We produce premium papaya from Panama with emphasis on air freight and guaranteed freshness.
We produce papaya for premium programs with emphasis on freshness and shipment frequency. Panama's advantage is proximity and air/ocean connectivity to North America, allowing firm, ripe fruit to be delivered within days. Dulce Tropical is a Panama-based papaya exporter supplying importers and distributors.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Varieties | Tainung (Formosa), Maradol |
| °Brix | 11–14° |
| Weight | 0.8–2.5 kg (Tainung compact; Maradol larger) |
| Color grade at dispatch | Stages 1–5 per destination and freight mode |
| Export packaging | Ventilated cardboard box 4–8 kg |
| Transport temperature | 10–12°C |
| Relative humidity | 85–90% |
| Shelf life | 7–10 days (air freight preferred) |
| Freight mode | Air (premium) or refrigerated ocean |
Year-round
Continuous supply
Papaya is harvested year-round in Panama, with relatively stable volume compared to seasonal crops.
01
Harvest
Cut by initial color grade to ensure firm, ripe arrival at destination.
02
Packinghouse
Washing, post-harvest treatment, size grading, and ventilated packing.
03
Cold chain
Pre-cooling to 10–12°C and preparation for air or refrigerated ocean freight.
04
Dispatch
AUPSA phytosanitary inspection, documentation, and scheduled shipment.
Papaya has limited shelf life (7-10 days). Air freight guarantees arrival in 24-48h, preserving optimal texture and flavor for premium retail.
Primarily Tainung and Maradol. Tainung is sweeter and more compact; Maradol is the traditional larger variety.
For air freight, minimum 500 kg per shipment. We execute weekly or bi-weekly shipments based on buyer demand.
Papaya is produced almost year-round in Panama, which supports continuous supply programs with more stable volume than strictly seasonal crops. As a Panama papaya exporter, we adjust frequency and size to buyer demand.
