Middle East: Papaya Market 2024

Papaya Market Size in the Middle East

For the third consecutive year, the Middle Eastern 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 attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Papaya Production in the Middle East

In value terms, papaya production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Yemen (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of papaya production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in Yemen exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Oman (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Yemen was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

The average papaya yield expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the papaya 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 total area harvested in terms of papayas production in the Middle East dropped to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to papaya production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Papaya Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of papayas increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, papaya exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Oman (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%).

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the papayas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (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 ($X) remains the largest papaya supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Papaya Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of papayas in the Middle East expanded remarkably to X tons, surging by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, papaya imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Qatar (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Bahrain (X%). Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 the Middle East, 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported papayas in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($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 amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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