Pawpaws (papayas) Prices in Sri Lanka
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (LKR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.29 | 90.62 | ▼ 24.9% | ▼ 24.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the pawpaws (papayas) price in Sri Lanka available is US$ 0.29 per kg (90.62 LKR), down 24.9% year-on-year.
Sri Lanka exported pawpaws (papayas) valued at US$4,826,091 in 2024, totaling 16,387 tonnes. The country ranks #12 out of 86 global exporters, accounting for 1.5% of world exports, and is a net exporter. Export volume declined by 22.6% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.2945 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - pawpaws (papayas) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka exported pawpaws (papayas) valued at US$4,826,091 in 2024, totaling 16,387 tonnes. The country ranks #12 out of 86 global exporters, accounting for 1.5% of world exports, and is a net exporter. Export volume declined by 22.6% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.2945 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Sri Lanka exported $4.8M (16.4 kt) of pawpaws (papayas)▼ 22.6% YoY. That ranks #12 worldwide (1.5% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top pawpaws (papayas) exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Mexico $129.9M · 39.4%
- #2 Brazil $58.1M · 17.6%
- #3 US $23.7M · 7.2%
- #4 Spain $20.4M · 6.2%
- #5 Netherlands $15.9M · 4.8%
Annual export data Sri Lanka · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 16.4 kt | $0.29 |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 15.9 kt | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 16.2 kt | $0.5 |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 16.1 kt | $0.43 |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 13.3 kt | $0.44 |
HS Code
pawpaws (papayas) is traded under Harmonized System code 0807.20. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.