Estonia: Papaya Market 2025

Papaya Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian papaya market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -7.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. Papaya consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Papaya Exports

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, shipments abroad of papayas increased by 7,886% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10,200% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, papaya exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 14,475%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for papaya exports from Estonia, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway (X kg), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for papayas exports from Estonia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average papaya export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -53.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 42%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (-0.6%).

Papaya Imports

Imports into Estonia

Papaya imports into Estonia reduced to X tons in 2022, falling by -5.6% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 199%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of papaya to Estonia, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, papaya imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ecuador (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +33.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+0.3% per year) and Ecuador (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of papayas to Estonia, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +29.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (+3.6% per year) and Spain (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average papaya import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform