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Japan: Papaya Market 2025

Papaya Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese papaya market decreased by -10.9% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 8.1%. Papaya consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Papaya Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of papayas decreased by -92.3% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 693%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, papaya exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 734% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X kg) was the main destination for papaya exports from Japan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) also remains the key foreign market for papayas exports from Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to -5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average papaya export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -35.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 137%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to +21.4% per year.

Papaya Imports

Imports into Japan

Papaya imports into Japan declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by -5.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 5.9% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Philippines (X tons) constituted the largest papaya supplier to Japan, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, papaya imports from the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Philippines totaled -9.6%.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest papaya suppliers to Japan.

The United States, with a CAGR of -8.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average papaya import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.7%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for papayas in the world?

The country with the largest volume of papaya consumption was India, accounting for 44% of total volume. Moreover, papaya consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the Dominican Republic, fivefold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.4% share.

What are the largest producers of papayas in the world?

India remains the largest papaya producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 44% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with an 8.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of papayas to Japan?

In value terms, the largest papaya suppliers to Japan were the Philippines and the United States.

What are the leading importers of papayas from Japan?

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR remains the key foreign market for papaya exports from Japan, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia, with a 7.9% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for papayas in Japan?

The average papaya export price stood at $8,319 per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for papayas in Japan?

The average papaya import price stood at $2,167 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -27.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the papaya market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 600 - Papayas

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024