Turkey: Papaya Market Overview 2021

Papaya Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish papaya market surged to $X in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Papaya consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Papaya Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2019, papaya exports from Turkey declined dramatically to X tonnes, reducing by -X% on 2018 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2018, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, papaya exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), Maldives (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of papaya exports from Turkey, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Maldives (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for papaya exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Maldives ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average papaya export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, flattening at the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Maldives ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Papaya Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2019, papaya imports into Turkey shrank notably to X tonnes, waning by -X% compared with 2018. Overall, imports showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya imports declined modestly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes) and Greece (X kg) were the main suppliers of papaya imports to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Brazil ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the largest papaya suppliers to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Brazil saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average papaya import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per tonne), while the price for Brazil ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for papayas in the world?

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India (6M tonnes) remains the largest papaya consuming country worldwide, accounting for 44% of total volume. Moreover, papaya consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the Dominican Republic (1.2M tonnes), fivefold. Brazil (1.1M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.2% share.

What are the largest producers of papayas in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of papaya production was India (6M tonnes), accounting for 44% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic (1.2M tonnes), fivefold. Brazil (1.2M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of papayas to Turkey?

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In value terms, the largest papaya suppliers to Turkey were the Netherlands ($4.6K), Brazil ($3.3K) and Greece ($823), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of papayas from Turkey?

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In value terms, the UK ($2.3K) remains the key foreign market for papaya exports from Turkey, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Maldives ($458), with a 15% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for papayas in Turkey?

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The average papaya export price stood at $1,417 per tonne in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year.

What is the average import price for papayas in Turkey?

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In 2019, the average papaya import price amounted to $1,317 per tonne, picking up by 16% against the previous year.