Fresh Papaya Suppliers & Prices in Ecuador — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Frozen Papaya, Dried Papaya, Papaya Juice
HS Code
080720
Last Updated
2026-09-27
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 5 sampled export transactions for Ecuador are summarized.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-27.
Fresh Papaya Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Ecuador
5 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Papaya in Ecuador. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
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Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Papaya in Ecuador
5 sampled Fresh Papaya transactions in Ecuador include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Papaya sampled transaction unit prices by date in Ecuador: 2026-07-28: 0.20 USD / kg, 2026-07-24: 0.20 USD / kg, 2026-07-24: 0.20 USD / kg, 2026-07-07: 0.20 USD / kg, 2026-07-02: 0.20 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | PAP*** ***** ****** | 0.20 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (Peru) | |
| 2026-07-24 | PAP*** ***** ****** | 0.20 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (Peru) | |
| 2026-07-24 | PAP**** ******** **************** ****** ****** ******** ** ***** ****** ***** ****** **** ******* ************** *** ******* *** ******** | 0.20 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (Peru) | |
| 2026-07-07 | PAP*** ***** ****** | 0.20 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (Peru) | |
| 2026-07-02 | PAP*** ***** ****** | 0.20 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (Peru) |
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Top Fresh Papaya Export Suppliers and Companies in Ecuador
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(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Animal Production, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
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Ecuador Export Partner Coverage
5 companies
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Papaya in Ecuador (HS Code 080720)
Analyze 2 years of Fresh Papaya export volume and value in Ecuador to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 239 | 763 USD |
| 2023 | 1,281 | 2,042 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Papaya Exports from Ecuador (HS Code 080720) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 1 destination countries for Fresh Papaya exports from Ecuador.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 237.6 | 762.96 USD |
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Fresh Papaya Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Ecuador
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Historical Fresh Papaya Wholesale Supplier Prices in Ecuador (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Papaya wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Ecuador.
Fresh Papaya yearly average wholesale prices in Ecuador: 2018: 0.55 USD / kg, 2019: 0.51 USD / kg, 2020: 0.50 USD / kg, 2021: 0.52 USD / kg, 2022: 0.53 USD / kg, 2023: 0.51 USD / kg, 2024: 0.56 USD / kg, 2025: 0.52 USD / kg, 2026: 0.52 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.55 USD / kg | 0.31 USD / kg | 0.71 USD / kg | - |
| 2019 | 0.51 USD / kg | 0.22 USD / kg | 0.68 USD / kg | - |
| 2020 | 0.50 USD / kg | 0.22 USD / kg | 0.94 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 0.52 USD / kg | 0.24 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.53 USD / kg | 0.22 USD / kg | 0.73 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.51 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.56 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | 1.02 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.52 USD / kg | 0.19 USD / kg | 0.96 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.52 USD / kg | 0.22 USD / kg | 0.94 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Papaya Wholesale Export Price Updates in Ecuador
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Papaya wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Ecuador.
Fresh Papaya latest wholesale updates by date in Ecuador: 2026-09-01: 0.62 USD / kg, 2026-09-01: 0.43 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 0.31 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 0.62 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 0.31 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Pap*** ******** * ******** ******** * * ** **** | 0.62 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-09-01 | Pap*** ******** * ******** ******* * ******* ** ************* | 0.43 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-06-01 | Pap*** ******** * ******** ** ******** * ************ | 0.31 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Pap*** ******** ******* **** ****** * ******** ******** * * ** **** | 0.62 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Pap*** ******** ******* **** ****** * ******** ** ******** * ************ | 0.31 USD / kg | - |
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Fresh Papaya Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in Ecuador
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Historical Fresh Papaya Farmgate Supplier Prices in Ecuador (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Fresh Papaya in Ecuador.
Fresh Papaya yearly average farmgate prices in Ecuador: 2021: 0.53 USD / kg, 2022: 0.58 USD / kg, 2023: 0.66 USD / kg, 2024: 0.89 USD / kg, 2025: 0.70 USD / kg, 2026: 0.57 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.53 USD / kg | 0.47 USD / kg | 0.61 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.58 USD / kg | 0.50 USD / kg | 0.67 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.66 USD / kg | 0.61 USD / kg | 0.76 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.89 USD / kg | 0.76 USD / kg | 0.96 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.70 USD / kg | 0.47 USD / kg | 1.02 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.57 USD / kg | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.62 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Papaya Farmgate Export Cost Updates in Ecuador
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Fresh Papaya latest farmgate updates by date in Ecuador: 2026-04-01: 0.46 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.62 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.31 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.58 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.60 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** ****** ********** * *** * | 0.46 USD / kg | Guayaquil | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** ****** ********* * *** * | 0.62 USD / kg | Babahoyo | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** ****** *** ******** * *** * | 0.31 USD / kg | La Libertad | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** ****** *** ******** * *** * | 0.58 USD / kg | La Libertad | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** ****** * * *** * | 0.60 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh papaya (Carica papaya) is produced in Ecuador’s tropical and subtropical zones, with production reported across several coastal and lowland provinces. Ecuador has an established phytosanitary export certification framework (Agrocalidad) and has pursued market access programs (notably for the United States) that are contingent on pest-risk mitigation measures. However, reported exports of fresh papaya under HS 080720 are small and appear irregular in recent UN Comtrade/WITS extracts, indicating Ecuador is not a major global supplier in this HS line. For exporters, compliance with destination-specific work plans (e.g., fruit-fly monitoring and maturity controls) is a core market-access determinant.
Market RoleDomestic production market with minor/irregular export niche
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption fruit with commercial production in tropical lowlands; export occurs under destination-specific phytosanitary programs
SeasonalityYear-round production is feasible in Ecuador’s tropical/subtropical zones, with continuity strongly influenced by water availability and agronomic management.
Specification
Primary VarietySolo type (e.g., Sunrise Solo) for U.S.-program exports
Secondary Variety
- Maradol
- Tainung (Formosa type)
- Criolla
Physical Attributes
- Export maturity is commonly managed at early color-break stages (e.g., color break to about 1/4 yellow) to balance handling tolerance and ripening at destination.
- Quality screening emphasizes firmness and freedom from defects (e.g., abrasions, insect injury, decay) to reduce postharvest loss and border issues.
Grades
- Codex Alimentarius recognizes quality classes for fresh papaya (e.g., “Extra”, Class I, Class II) used as a reference point for buyer specifications.
Packaging
- Export programs and BPA guidance emphasize clean, resistant packaging and traceable labeling at the case level.
- Carton formats may vary by buyer program; examples in Ecuador trade press include small box formats (e.g., 3.5–4.5 kg) for EU-oriented shipments (company-specific).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm/UPA → harvest & field pre-sorting → packing/receiving records → (as required) postharvest pest-control treatments under destination protocols → packing with traceability code/label → cold-chain distribution → port/airport dispatch → importer inspection/market distribution
Temperature
- Ecuador’s BPA guide for papaya recommends respecting the cold chain for export shipments.
- A commonly cited postharvest reference for papaya indicates ~13°C as an optimum holding temperature for mature-green to 1/4 yellow fruit, with lower setpoints applicable as ripeness advances.
Atmosphere Control
- Controlled-atmosphere ranges (e.g., reduced O2 with moderate CO2) are cited in postharvest references as a tool to slow ripening and extend storage life, depending on cultivar and ripeness stage.
Shelf Life
- Papaya is sensitive to handling injuries and temperature mismanagement; quality loss may present after return to warmer temperatures if chilling injury occurs.
Risks
Phytosanitary Market Access HighAccess to key import markets (notably the United States) can be halted or shipments rejected if the Ecuador–destination phytosanitary program conditions are not met (e.g., Solo-type eligibility, hot-water treatment parameters, fruit-fly monitoring/safeguarding, and maturity limits); U.S. rules explicitly include provisions to halt importation from a production area when fruit-fly trap thresholds are exceeded.Operate only within approved work plans; maintain documented fruit-fly trapping/records, enforce safeguarding from harvest to export, apply validated hot-water treatment where required, and keep pre-shipment QA aligned with NPPO/Agrocalidad inspection and destination requirements.
Cold Chain MediumCold-chain breaks or inappropriate temperature setpoints can cause chilling injury or uneven ripening and materially reduce marketable quality for export shipments.Align temperature setpoints to ripeness stage (e.g., ~13°C for mature-green to early yellow stages per postharvest references), validate reefer performance, and maintain documented cold-chain controls through transport and handling.
Security MediumPeriods of heightened insecurity and government-imposed movement restrictions (e.g., curfews) can disrupt labor availability, trucking schedules, and port/airport logistics, increasing delay risk for perishable exports.Build schedule buffers, secure contingency transport windows and permits where applicable, and prioritize pre-cooling/reefer availability to reduce quality loss during delays.
Water Stress MediumPapaya production continuity is sensitive to water availability; agronomic references for Ecuador emphasize that water stress can trigger flower drop and significant yield reductions, raising supply volatility risk.Implement irrigation scheduling and water-quality management practices consistent with Ecuador BPA guidance and local agronomic recommendations; diversify sourcing across provinces to reduce localized water-risk exposure.
Sustainability
- Implementation of Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas (BPA) for papaya with explicit objectives including minimizing environmental impact.
- Water quality/availability management is a key agronomic constraint for stable, continuous papaya production in Ecuador’s tropical zones.
Labor & Social
- Ecuador’s papaya BPA guidance explicitly includes worker health, hygiene, and protection measures as part of the production and postharvest chain.
Standards
- BPA (Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas) certification framework for papaya in Ecuador (national guidance).
- GLOBALG.A.P. is used by some Ecuador-based exporters targeting international markets (company-specific evidence in trade press).
FAQ
What are the core compliance steps to export fresh papaya from Ecuador?Agrocalidad’s export guidance indicates exporters must verify the destination’s phytosanitary requirements, register as an operator in Agrocalidad’s GUIA system and SENAE’s VUE, apply any required treatments through authorized companies when the destination requires it, request a phytosanitary inspection through GUIA, and obtain the phytosanitary export certificate before shipping.
What can block Ecuadorian fresh papaya shipments to the United States?U.S. access is program-based for Solo-type papayas and is tied to specific phytosanitary controls (including hot-water treatment, fruit-fly monitoring/safeguarding, and maturity limits). If program conditions are not met, shipments can be refused and, under the U.S. regulatory framework, imports from a production area can be halted when fruit-fly trap thresholds are exceeded until capture rates fall back to allowed levels.
What traceability practices are expected for Ecuadorian papaya under BPA guidance?Ecuador’s papaya BPA guide defines traceability as tracking product/lots along the food chain and recommends assigning a traceability code at harvest/collection that is known to both producer and client. The guide also links traceability to recordkeeping and labeling (e.g., box-level labels with traceable information and documented records for harvest, receiving, postharvest treatments, and transport).
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