The United States is the top papaya-importing country in the world.
With limited domestic production, especially in non-tropical regions, the U.S. relies heavily on imports to meet consumer demand.
Mexico is the primary exporter, supplying the bulk of papayas to American markets.
Papayas are popular in the U.S. for their nutritional value, especially rich in vitamin C and digestive enzymes.
Imports help ensure year-round availability in grocery stores.
Canada and some European nations also import papayas but in smaller volumes.
The demand continues to grow with rising health awareness.
The U.S. market has become vital for papaya-exporting countries.
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