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Melons and papayas market in Bolivia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for melons and papayas in Bolivia expanded from 78 009 t to 79 071 t. This growth was initially supported by rising international demand and export opportunities, which encouraged producers to increase output and introduce new varieties suited for foreign markets.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains, yet Bolivian production adapted, and the market volume rose to 78 359 t. Subsequently, in 2021, a broader surge in agricultural exports, including papaya, helped push production to a peak of 79 093 t.

By 2022, the market stabilized at 78 085 t, coinciding with the enactment of Municipal Autonomous Law No. 36/2022 aimed at boosting local production in the Chaco region. In 2023, the market volume recovered to 79 071 t, reflecting the continuation of underlying production trends.

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 Bolivia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia 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, 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, 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 Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bolivia 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bolivia 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Bolivia's production of melons and papayas has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 78 296 tonnes, marking a slight increase of 0.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 2.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	0.1%	0.6%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's exports of melons and papayas in volume terms were highly concentrated, with the Netherlands accounting for 100.0% of all shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands dominated Bolivia's melons and papayas exports in value terms, representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

Bolivia's imports of melons and papayas in volume terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports dropped to 63.2 tonnes, a decrease of 55.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 67.4%, with an average annual decrease of 31.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 267.8 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 38.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.2%	(46.5%)	(55.9%)	(31.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's imports of melons and papayas in volume terms were almost entirely sourced from Peru, which made up 100.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Bolivia's imports of melons and papayas in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 9 215 US dollars, down 47.1% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 64.6%, with an average annual decline of 29.2%. The peak value was in 2018 at 33 186 US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 27.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 47.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.7%	(47.5%)	(47.1%)	(29.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Peru was the nearly exclusive supplier of melons and papayas to Bolivia in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io