MENA: Papaya Market 2024

Papaya Market Size in MENA

For the eleventh year in a row, the MENA's papaya market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Papaya Production in MENA

In value terms, papaya production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of papaya production was Yemen (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in Yemen exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Oman (X tons), fourfold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Yemen, papaya production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

The average papaya yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the papaya yield failed to regain momentum. 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 MENA fell modestly to X ha, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to papaya production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Papaya Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, overseas shipments of papayas increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, papaya exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key exporter of papayas in MENA, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Oman (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the largest papaya supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Papaya Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of papayas were imported in MENA; with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, papaya imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Qatar (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bahrain (X%). Kuwait (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported papayas in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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