Papayas imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $12.8 million of papayas in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 171 countries. Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 8.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports papayas from
Brazil alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $10.4M | 81% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 11% |
| France | $453K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $143K | 1.1% |
| Ghana | $87K | 0.7% |
| India | $69K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $66K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $50K | 0.4% |
| Panama | $27K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 73% above the world average of $0.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom papayas imports (HS 0807.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0807.20: Fruit, edible: papaws (papayas), fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of papayas imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported papayas worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 171 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply papayas to the United Kingdom?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Spain (11%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of papayas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of papayas to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for papayas?
The HS code for papayas is subheading 0807.20. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0807 page.
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