Freshdi Market Insight
Papaya suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
India (19.6%) and Vietnam (19.6%) lead the 51 Papaya suppliers, with South Africa at 7.8%, so sourcing options are concentrated in a few key regions. The typical range is USD 416 - 718 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 718 median. Buyer inquiries fell 66.7% to 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Papaya on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
109supply
As of 16 November 2026, 109 active Papaya supply listings are live on Freshdi.
51companies
Freshdi has 51 active Papaya suppliers, 0.4% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 16 November 2026.
21origins
Freshdi Papaya suppliers come from 21 countries, led by India at 19.6%, as of 16 November 2026.
-66.7% over 12m
Freshdi received 1 buyer inquiries for Papaya in the 30 days to 16 November 2026, down 66.7% from the previous 30 days.
51 suppliers are currently active in the Papaya category, offering a solid pool to compare against. While not the largest group, this number ensures buyers aren’t limited to a single source—there’s room to negotiate terms, check certifications, and find a supplier that matches specific quality or delivery needs. 109 active listings are currently available, providing a broad range of options across different grades, pack sizes, and origins. This depth means buyers can quickly find a match without needing to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes, especially if they have a standard requirement in mind. Papaya is sourced from 21 different countries, offering a wide geographic spread. This diversity gives buyers flexibility to choose based on cost, processing methods, or regional preferences—making it easier to find a supplier that aligns with specific supply chain or compliance needs. Only 1 buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days, a sharp drop of 66.7% compared to the previous period. This suggests reduced interest at the moment, which could mean lower competition for available suppliers—offering buyers a better chance to secure terms or negotiate directly without facing a crowded marketplace.
Freshdi recorded 11 buyer requests for Papaya globally in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- Over the 365 days to 16 November 2026, Freshdi tracked 109 active Papaya supply listings from 51 suppliers in 21 countries, built on 52 source documents and 368 supply observations.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Papaya on Freshdi declined 66.7% in the 30 days to 16 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 92.62% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 285 days.
- Papaya on Freshdi drew 11 buyer requests in the 365 days to 16 November 2026 for 109 active listings — 9.9 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Papaya suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Papaya suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- Freshdi counts 0 of its 51 Papaya suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 16 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Papaya had 2 new listings in the last 30 days, less than half the number from the previous month. When comparing similar offers, the listing date helps identify which one is closer to current market conditions. Check the listing date when evaluating two offers that appear similar.
Is the market busy?
8 of the 51 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new sellers. Buyers see a blend of established and newer names, which increases the range of options but means newer suppliers have less history to evaluate. The established sellers offer a longer track record, while newcomers require more scrutiny before a first order. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
38 of 51 suppliers are verified, more than half, so the badge is worth checking before contacting anyone. 22 of 51 list a certificate, and HACCP is the most common, held by 5 of them. For shipments requiring food safety compliance, filtering for HACCP helps narrow the list to suppliers who meet that standard. For other needs, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 11 of 109 Papaya supply listings (10.1%) within 90 days to 16 November 2026, and 2 (1.8%) within 30 days.
- 29 of 51 Papaya suppliers on Freshdi (56.9%) were active in the 12 months to 16 November 2026, with 4 (7.8%) active within the last month, and 8 suppliers registered during the year.
- As of 16 November 2026, 74.5% of Papaya suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Across 22 certified Papaya supplier profiles on Freshdi, 22.7% hold HACCP, 18.2% hold HALAL, 13.6% hold KOSHER, 13.6% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, and 9.1% hold BRCGS; one profile can hold several certificates.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Papaya offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
CIF57.0%
CIF is the leading trade term for Papaya supply on Freshdi at 57%, followed by FCA at 28.3% and FOB at 14.6%, as of 16 November 2026.
416–718
USD/MT FOBPapaya supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 416 and 718 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 718 across 33 listings, as of 16 November 2026.
5MT median
As of 16 November 2026, Papaya suppliers on Freshdi typically ask a minimum order of 5 MT, with most listings between 1 and 22 MT.
21countries
As of 16 November 2026, the leading Papaya supply origins on Freshdi are India (19.6%), Vietnam (19.6%) and South Africa (7.8%).
Papaya listings on Freshdi show a typical price range of USD 416 - 718 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 718 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Papaya is 5 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 1 to 22 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes. Papaya suppliers predominantly offer CIF at 57% of listings, with FCA accounting for 28.3% — indicating that freight and insurance are typically arranged by the buyer to the destination port. For Papaya, the most common payment method is T/T at 47.7%, followed by PayPal at 28.4%, showing a strong preference for bank transfers among suppliers.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 24 requests | 53 products | 2.2 |
| United Kingdom | 3 requests | 53 products | 17.7 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 3 requests | 53 products | 17.7 |
| USMCA | 3 requests | 53 products | 17.7 |
| Costa Rica | 2 requests | 53 products | 26.5 |
Worldwide, 53 listings meet 24 buyer requests - 2.2 listings per request, so buyers have choice and suppliers compete. The United Kingdom sends 3 of those requests (12.5%), and there the same 53 listings make 17.7 listings per request. With more listings than requests, a supplier needs a sharp price or terms to win each request. Quote the global or UK figure to match your market - the two are not interchangeable.
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- Freshdi had 53 Papaya listings against 24 buyer requests (2.2 listings per request), and buyers in the United Kingdom posted 3 of them (17.7 listings per request), in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- The United Kingdom (3), Costa Rica (2) and Hong Kong (2) led the 24 Papaya buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Papaya
Freshdi received 11 buyer requests for Papaya in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Papaya suppliers
109 listings from 51 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Papaya prices on Freshdi have a median of USD 718 per metric ton, FOB, based on 33 current listings. The price range spans from USD 416 to USD 718, with the median at the upper end, indicating that most suppliers are pricing at or near the higher end of the spectrum. Buyers should consider grade, ripeness, and destination when evaluating these figures, as variations in quality significantly impact the final cost per ton.
The typical minimum order quantity for Papaya is 5.0 MT, based on current supplier listings on Freshdi. Orders range from as low as 1.0 MT to as high as 22.0 MT, meaning buyers with smaller needs still have viable options available. This flexibility allows for both pilot orders and larger volume commitments to be evaluated directly through the platform.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Papaya, appearing in 57% of supplier listings on Freshdi. This term implies the supplier covers freight and insurance to the destination port, which can simplify logistics for buyers. However, buyers should verify the exact term used in each quote, as not all suppliers offer CIF, and some may use alternative terms like FOB.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Papaya suppliers, used by 47.7% of them on Freshdi. It typically involves a portion of payment upfront and the remainder upon delivery, which is standard in agricultural commodity trade. Buyers should confirm the exact split and timing with each supplier to ensure alignment with their own financial processes and risk tolerance.
74.5% of the 51 Papaya suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 38 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. A total of 22 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the most common at 5 suppliers, providing a clear signal of quality and compliance. These verifications help buyers assess reliability and traceability before initiating contact.
Post a buying request describing the quantity, quality requirements, and destination you need, or browse the live Papaya listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before committing to any single order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Papaya listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 12 November 2026 - 109 active listings, 11 buyer requests, 52 source documents, and 368 supply observations from the same period. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Papaya type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Papaya, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Papaya
On Freshdi, Papaya sits under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Fruit. Papaya shares its group on Freshdi with Tangerine Oil, Fresh Citrus Hybrids, Hoa Loc Mango, Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice and Peach Slices. Freshdi maps Papaya to the commodity Papayas, HS code 0807. Buyers posted 11 requests for Papaya on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Post a buying request for Papaya on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
Buying Papaya factory direct: what to know
What Papaya manufacturers state in their offers, for importers who want to source directly.
What is the price of Papaya per unit?
Across Papayas on Freshdi, offers are typically priced at $416–$718/ton FOB, a reference for Papaya as of November 2026.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| All offers | $416–$718/ton | 1–22 tons | FOB |
Figures from Papayas give an order of magnitude only; ask Papaya suppliers for their own quotes.
Which countries export Papaya?
India has the most Papaya suppliers on Freshdi (20%), followed by Vietnam (20%) and South Africa (8%), as of November 2026. No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 48% of the Papaya suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 20% | 10 |
| Vietnam | 20% | 10 |
| South Africa | 8% | 4 |
| Tanzania | 8% | 4 |
| Indonesia | 6% | 3 |
| Sri Lanka | 6% | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 4% | 2 |
| Belgium | 2% | 1 |
Each origin brings its own freight cost and paperwork, so compare landed costs, not only prices.
Which shipping and payment terms are usual for Papaya?
Offers in Papayas, the group closest to Papaya, most often state CIF (57%) and T/T (48%) on Freshdi, as of November 2026.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 57% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 28% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 15% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 0% |
| T/T | Payment term | 48% |
| L/C | Payment term | 12% |
Read these Papayas figures as the usual practice, then agree your own terms.
Which similar categories can Papaya importers browse?
On Freshdi, Papaya belongs to Fruit; related categories include Fresh, Coconut and High-Quality Papaya. Fresh is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 1,632 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | Broader category | 85 |
| Fresh | Related category | 1,632 |
| Coconut | Related category | 865 |
| Fruit | Related category | 492 |
| High-Quality Papaya | Related category | 462 |
| Mango | Related category | 360 |
| Banana | Related category | 337 |
| Premium Fresh Mango | Related category | 333 |
Open a related category to widen your search or to compare similar products.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.