Guinea-Bissau: Papaya Market 2020

Papaya Market Size in Guinea-Bissau

The revenue of the papaya market in Guinea-Bissau amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, papaya consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the papaya market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Papaya Production in Guinea-Bissau

In value terms, papaya production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, papaya production continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, papaya production attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In 2018, the average yield of papayas in Guinea-Bissau stood at X ton per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the papaya yield attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of papayas production in Guinea-Bissau totaled X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to papaya production reached its peak figure in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Papaya Exports

Exports from Guinea-Bissau

Papaya exports from Guinea-Bissau stood at X kg in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, papaya exports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, papaya exports attained their peak figure at X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, papaya exports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with a decrease of -X% y-o-y. Guinea-Bissau exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tons) was the largest exporter of papayas, achieving X% of total exports. Guatemala (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The U.S. (X tons), India (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to papaya exports from Mexico stood at +X%. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+X%), Guatemala (+X%), India (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Brazil (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (+X p.p.), Guatemala (+X p.p.), Brazil (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.) and Sri Lanka (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Malaysia saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest papaya markets from Guinea-Bissau were Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Guatemala ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Guatemala recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The papaya export price in Guinea-Bissau stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the papaya export price continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for papayas reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Papaya Imports

Imports by Country

The U.S. prevails in papaya imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. El Salvador (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Singapore (X tons) and Canada (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, El Salvador (+X%), Portugal (+X%), Spain (+X%), Germany (+X%), the UK (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, El Salvador emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-X%) and the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.) and El Salvador (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported papayas into Guinea-Bissau, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the papaya import price in Guinea-Bissau amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the papaya import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform