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Melons and papayas market in Americas

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market size for fresh melons and papayas in the Americas gradually declined from 14,086 thousand tons to 13,554 thousand tons. Production remained relatively stable while exports increased substantially, reducing domestic availability. Environmental factors such as unseasonable cold temperatures and heat waves affected melon production during this period, causing supply chain unreliability and price volatility.

The market rebounded in 2023, reaching 14,513 thousand tons. This growth was driven by improved papaya supplies due to better sunlight conditions and economic adjustments, alongside strong consumer demand for melons as healthy, refreshing snacks. Health consciousness and a shift toward fresh, sustainable food choices supported consumption trends.

In 2024, government initiatives and regulatory support aimed at boosting agricultural production facilitated market expansion. Major companies like Dole Food Company entered strategic partnerships to enhance local produce supply, and new premium papaya varieties were launched to meet demand. Consumer preferences continued to favor fresh, organic, and convenient fruit products, with e-commerce increasing accessibility.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production melons and papayas in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

After two consecutive years of growth, melons and papayas production in the Americas declined in 2020. That year, output reached 14 924 thousand tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to 2019. Production had peaked in 2019 at 15 050 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	1.5%	(0.8%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of melons and papayas production in the Americas was 30 181 million US dollars, rising by 18.9% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 2.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 382 million US dollars, marking a significant decline of 20.0% from the previous year. The highest value occurred in 2018 at 31 743 million US dollars.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	(20.0%)	18.9%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 779 thousand tonnes, which represented a sharp decline of 46.9% from the previous year. Exports then surged in 2019 to 1 841 thousand tonnes, the highest level, with a dramatic increase of 136.4%. In 2020, exports fell to 1 597 thousand tonnes, a significant drop of 13.3% compared to 2019. The gap between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018 was 2.4-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.9%)	136.4%	(13.3%)	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain were among the largest buyers of melons and papayas from the Americas, accounting for 11.1%, 6.6%, and 3.5% of export volumes, respectively. However, even combined, these three countries represented just 21.2% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, melons and papayas exports from the Americas were valued at 1 094 million US dollars, showing a moderate decline of 7.3% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 060 million US dollars. Exports peaked in 2019 at 1 181 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	11.4%	(7.3%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain were the largest but not dominant buyers of melons and papayas from the Americas in value terms, with shares of 11.7%, 7.5%, and 4.5%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 23.6% of total export value, against a backdrop of numerous smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes displayed an unstable trend over these years. The lowest point was in 2018 at 43 thousand tonnes, which saw a dramatic decline of 91.0% from the previous year. Imports then rebounded sharply in 2019 with an increase of 535.9%. In 2020, imports reached 303 thousand tonnes, showing a robust rise of 10.4% year-over-year. The peak occurred in 2017, with an 11.2-fold difference between the highest and lowest points.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.0%)	535.9%	10.4%	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, melons and papayas imports into the Americas were valued at 271 million US dollars, reflecting a slight decline of 0.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 3.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 269 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 4.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1.4%.

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