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Melons and papayas market in Armenia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh melons and papayas in Armenia expanded from 128.7 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 137.7 thousand tons in 2021. This growth was supported by a steady rise in imports, which increased from 2.0 to 6.3 thousand tons over the same period, offsetting some variability in domestic production.

Following the 2021 peak, the total market volume contracted for two consecutive years, falling to 132.5 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 125.5 thousand tons in 2023. Domestic production declined significantly during this phase, while imports continued to climb, reaching 9.0 thousand tons in 2023, indicating a shifting supply structure for the market.

In 2024, import volumes slightly eased to 8.9 thousand tons. Globally, the papaya segment faced tight supply early in the year due to adverse weather and reduced plantings, prompting the launch of new premium varieties like Dulzita to meet demand. Concurrently, heightened consumer focus on health and nutrition in major markets fueled demand for refreshing snacks like melons, influencing broader trade patterns.

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 Armenia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Armenia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Armenia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Armenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Armenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Armenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Armenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Armenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Armenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Armenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Armenia

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

In 2020, Armenia produced 126.6 thousand tons of melons and papayas, representing a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.1%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 41.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 16.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 41.2% reduction, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.2%)	0.9%	(1.1%)	(16.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Armenia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for melons and papayas showed considerable instability during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at just 1 ton, marking a 98.4% decline that year. However, they rebounded dramatically in 2020 to 203 tons, a staggering increase of 24,342.2% compared to 2019. Overall, from the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2019, exports fluctuated by a factor of 380.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.7%)	(98.4%)	24 342.2%	(13.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the primary destination for Armenia's melons and papayas exports in volume terms, accounting for 76.9% of the total. Other markets contributed smaller, less significant shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited high volatility in these years. Export values hit their lowest point in 2019 at 1 thousand US dollars, with a 98.3% decline that year. In contrast, 2020 saw a sharp recovery, reaching 160 thousand US dollars—a massive year-over-year increase of 14,018.1%. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was a factor of 141.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.6%)	(98.3%)	14 018.1%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and the United Arab Emirates together dominated Armenia's melons and papayas exports in value terms, making up 98.8% of the total. Other destinations had minimal individual contributions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Armenia

Imports in kind, t

Armenia's imports of melons and papayas grew for the third year in a row in 2020, reaching 4,953 tons—a 126.2% increase from 2019. Over the full period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 465%, with an average annual growth rate of 78.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	124.2%	11.4%	126.2%	78.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Iran was the leading source for Armenia's melons and papayas imports in volume, accounting for 77.8% of the total. The remainder was distributed among various smaller suppliers.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Armenia's imports of melons and papayas in value terms continued their upward trend for the third consecutive year, totaling 2,733 thousand US dollars—a steep 69.6% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 397.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 70.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.8%	122.7%	69.6%	70.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iran accounted for the bulk of Armenia's melons and papayas imports in value, with an 85.4% share. Other markets made up the remaining, more fragmented portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io