SADC: Papaya Market 2024

Papaya Market Size in SADC

The SADC papaya market declined to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Papaya Production in SADC

In value terms, papaya production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of papaya production was Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malawi (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mozambique (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malawi (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of papayas in SADC was estimated at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the papaya yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 SADC shrank slightly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Papaya Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of papayas decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, papaya exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Angola (X%).

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the papayas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique and Angola increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the largest papaya supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mozambique totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Papaya Imports

Imports in SADC

Papaya imports totaled X tons in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Botswana (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the papayas imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Botswana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Botswana saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported papayas in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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