Papaya Price in Pakistan Today (Papita Rate per kg) | November 2026
The papaya price in Pakistan (پپیتا / papita) today is Rs. 267 – Rs. 280 per kg in the official Lahore rate list (3 November 2026). Most papaya comes from Sindh, so prices in Karachi and Hyderabad are usually a little lower than in Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar.
Papaya Price in Pakistan Today (per kg)
| Variety / grade | Grade A (اول) | Grade B (دوم) |
|---|---|---|
| Papaya (papita) | Rs. 280 | Rs. 267 |
Source: Official retail rate list, Market Committee Lahore / Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department, 3 November 2026 (price per kg). Prices in other cities are usually within 10–20% of Lahore rates.
A medium papaya weighs about 1–2 kg, so one fruit costs roughly Rs. 270 – 560. Small “red lady” and larger local types are sold at similar per-kg rates.
Papaya Varieties Grown in Pakistan
- Local (desi) papaya – large fruit, yellow-orange flesh.
- Red Lady and other hybrids – medium fruit with red flesh and good sweetness.
- Taiwan-type hybrids – grown on newer commercial farms in Sindh.
Where and When Papaya Grows in Pakistan
Papaya grows year-round in warm, frost-free areas. Most papaya comes from Sindh (Thatta, Hyderabad, Badin, Tando Muhammad Khan, Mirpur Khas) and some from southern Punjab. Supply is lower in the coldest months, so prices can rise in December–February.
Health Benefits of Papaya
- Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and folate.
- Contains the enzyme papain, which helps digestion.
- Low in calories – good for weight control.
- Raw papaya is used to tenderise meat.
How to Buy Papaya
- Choose fruit with mostly yellow skin that gives slightly when pressed.
- Avoid papaya with black, soft or watery patches.
- Green papaya ripens at room temperature in 2–3 days.
- Keep cut papaya in the fridge and eat within a day or two.
Papaya Price – FAQs
What is the papaya price in Pakistan today?
Rs. 267 – Rs. 280 per kg in the Lahore official rate list (3 November 2026).
What is papita called in English?
Papita (پپیتا) is papaya.
Where is papaya grown in Pakistan?
Mainly in Sindh – Thatta, Hyderabad, Badin and Mirpur Khas.
Is papaya good for digestion?
Yes, it contains papain and fibre, which help digestion.
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