Nigeria: Papaya Market 2024

Papaya Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien papaya market reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.2% against 2020 indices. Papaya consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Papaya Production in Nigeria

In value terms, papaya production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 160%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of papayas in Nigeria totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 6% against the previous year. The papaya yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the papaya harvested area in Nigeria shrank slightly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 4.8%. The papaya harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Papaya Exports

Exports from Nigeria

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of papayas decreased by -19.5% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 134%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 131%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Niger (X kg), the UK (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of papaya exports from Nigeria, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of -7.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for papayas exports from Nigeria, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Niger ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (+6.6% per year) and Germany (-7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average papaya export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 177%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Papaya Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, overseas purchases of papayas increased by 4.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 1,896% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 1,788% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of papaya to Nigeria, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, papaya imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Niger (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +54.5%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of papayas to Nigeria, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niger ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +53.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average papaya import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 108%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Niger amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-0.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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