2018, Volume 21, Paper 7

ISSN: 1442-6951

The Philippines Fresh Papaya Export Value Chain

Yun Si Grace Chua – Postgraduate student, Centre for Global Food and Resources, University of Adelaide

Abstract

Value chain analysis tools were used to assess the performance, identify the constraints and provide intervention suggestions for the further development of the fresh papaya export industry in the Philippines. Efficiency, flexibility, responsiveness and food quality were the four main categories used to evaluate the performance of the chain. The inconsistent quality of Philippines papaya, poor sanitary and phytosanitary processes and inefficient strategic alignment along the chain were identified as the major barriers to profitable exports of Philippines papaya. With assistance from chain support agencies, local farmers should be able to be educated about Good Agriculture Practices, good sanitary and phytosanitary management, and the importance of strong relationships along the chain, and to be equipped with better technologies for harvesting. In addition, R&D programs should be developed on improved Integrated Pest Management and Integrated Crop Management and on disease and pest resistance papaya varieties. These interventions should allow farmers to produce fruit of the appropriate quality standards that enhance the future progression and opportunities available for fresh papayas in the Philippines.

Key words: value chain analysis, strategic integration, Philippines, fresh papaya, export.

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