Melons and papayas market in Albania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh melons and papayas in Albania increased from 262.1 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 294.0 thousand tonnes in 2023, reflecting overall growth amidst annual fluctuations. The market peaked at 304.5 thousand tonnes in 2022 after a steady rise from the 2020 low of 256.2 thousand tonnes.

Domestic production was the key contributor, rising from 281.3 thousand tonnes to 333.4 thousand tonnes over the period. This expansion in output ensured sufficient supply for both domestic consumption and export, though variable export volumes significantly influenced the amount remaining on the local market.

Exports ranged from 8.8 to 42.8 thousand tonnes, with higher exports in years like 2020 and 2023 reducing domestic availability. Imports remained negligible, never exceeding 0.3 thousand tonnes, indicating that Albania's market for these fruits is primarily supplied by local production.

Production melons and papayas in Albania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

In Albania, melon and papaya production remained virtually unchanged in 2020, reaching 298.9 thousand tonnes compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 300.4 thousand tonnes, while the lowest was in 2018 at 281.3 thousand tonnes. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 6.8% rise, whereas the largest decline was in 2018 with a 4.9% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Albania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, melon and papaya production in Albania declined in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 58 085 thousand US dollars, representing a 9.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 16.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 64 313 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 16.2% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Albania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports melons and papayas from Albania

Exports in kind, t

Melon and papaya exports from Albania grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 42 848 tonnes—a dramatic 46.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 16.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 221 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 47.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 51.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia was the primary destination for Albania's melon and papaya exports in volume terms, accounting for 57.0% of total shipments. Bosnia and Herzegovina followed with 12.9%, and Czechia with 10.9%. Together, these three markets represented 80.8% of Albania's total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Albania's melon and papaya export value increased for the second year in a row in 2020, totaling 8 327 thousand US dollars—a 33.2% year-over-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 34%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 959 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 36.3%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019 with a 57.9% jump.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Serbia remained the leading market for Albania's melon and papaya exports in value terms, accounting for 45.0% of total export value. Czechia followed with 17.3%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 12.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 74.2% of Albania's total export value during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Albania in value, 2017-2020

Imports melons and papayas to Albania

Imports in kind, t

Albania's melon and papaya import volume increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 137 tonnes—a 51.6% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 288.8%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 57.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Greece dominated Albania's melon and papaya imports in volume terms, accounting for 83.0% of total import flows. All other markets combined represented the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Albania's melon and papaya import value grew for the third consecutive year in 2020, with imports totaling an unspecified amount in thousand US dollars—a 55.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 290.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 57.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Greece remained the primary source for Albania's melon and papaya imports in value terms, accounting for 83.6% of total import value. The remaining imports were distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Albania in value, 2017-2020