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Melons and papayas market in Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The physical volume of the fresh melons and papayas market in Asia grew from 108 million tons in 2018 to 112.2 million tons in 2023. This expansion was driven by a steady increase in domestic production, which rose from 108.1 million tons to 112.6 million tons over the same period.

In value terms, the market showed considerable volatility, peaking at 367.1 billion US dollars in 2019 before declining to 282.7 billion in 2020. The market value continued to decrease, reaching 266.3 billion by 2023, reflecting shifts in pricing and economic conditions.

By 2024, the sector saw important developments such as the introduction of PRSV-tolerant genetic lines for papayas in India, facilitated by government horticulture schemes. Concurrently, a growing consumer preference for healthier eating habits was expanding the papaya market across the Asia-Pacific region, while weather disruptions and reduced plantings led to a tighter supply of papaya.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, M t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M 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, M 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, M 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

Asia's production of melons and papayas has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 112.3 million tonnes, marking a modest 2.0% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest output was recorded in 2018 at 108.1 million tonnes, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	1.8%	2.0%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, B $ US

In 2020, the value of melons and papayas produced in Asia was 282.9 billion US dollars, reflecting a significant 23.0% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.3%. The largest increase was seen in 2019, when it rose by 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, B $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.7%)	2.7%	(23.0%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 at 630 thousand tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 1 215 thousand tonnes, representing a 1.9-fold difference. In 2020, foreign supplies of melons and papayas from Asia reached 1 124 thousand tonnes, down 7.5% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 33.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 92.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.0%)	92.8%	(7.5%)	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Germany were the top contributors to exports in volume, together accounting for 9.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, melons and papayas shipments from Asia to abroad declined. In 2020, exports reached 700.0 million US dollars, showing a moderate 7.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 753.7 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	4.0%	(7.1%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and Germany emerged as the main buyers of melons and papayas from Asia in value terms, together making up 6.3% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, melons and papayas shipments to Asia from abroad amounted to 541 thousand tonnes, a 16.0% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 10.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 643 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 17.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.8%)	17.1%	(16.0%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, imports of melons and papayas to Asia in volume were relatively evenly distributed. Egypt (1.5% of imports in kind), Australia (1.1%), and Mexico (1.0%) together accounted for just 3.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year rise, the volume of melons and papayas imports to Asia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 489.6 million US dollars, which is 10.2% lower than in 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 545.0 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	7.6%	(10.2%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the supplier portfolio for melons and papayas to Asia was broad. Australia (5.5% of imports in value terms), the United States (3.7%), and Egypt (2.7%) together contributed only 12.0% of total imports in value, while many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io