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Melons and papayas market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the domestic market for fresh melons and papayas in Brazil showed moderate growth, reaching 3.7 million t in 2020. This period was characterized by the expansion of planted areas and the introduction of new export-oriented varieties, such as Cantaloupe and Gália, aiming at higher sugar content and taste. In 2020, the opening of the Chinese market for Brazilian melons in the second half of the year created additional export opportunities.

Starting in 2021, the domestic market volume declined, falling to 3.4 million t by 2023. The devaluation of the Brazilian real and increased international flights in 2021 made exports more attractive, leading to higher external shipments and reduced domestic supply. In 2022, Brazilian fruit exports, including melons and papayas, faced a drop due to reduced area and climatic problems in Europe, particularly in Spain. In 2023, favorable climatic conditions in Rio Grande do Norte, driven by El Niño-induced drought, supported melon production, while low European supply and high international demand continued to bolster exports, further tightening domestic availability.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil 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. 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, M $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production melons and papayas in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Brazil ranked as the fourth-largest producer of melons and papayas from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Brazil produced 4 009 thousand tonnes of melons and papayas, marking a slight decrease of 1.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 053 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	(0.0%)	(1.1%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Brazil's melons and papayas production value rebounded. In 2021, the output was valued at 2 525 million US dollars, up 2.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, production value fell by 8.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The lowest value occurred in 2020 at 2 455 million US dollars, while the largest drop was in 2019 at 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	(3.9%)	2.9%	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Brazil's exports of melons and papayas reached 426.2 thousand tonnes, a 9.9% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 38.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.4%. The largest decline was in 2020 at 2.8%, while the highest increase occurred in 2019 at 29.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.5%	(2.8%)	9.9%	11.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain were the primary destinations for Brazil's melons and papayas exports by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 35.1% of exports, the United Kingdom for 26.3%, and Spain for 19.5%, together representing 81.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the value of Brazil's melons and papayas exports totaled 268.5 million US dollars, showing a strong increase of 14.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 23.3%, with an average annual rate of 7.2%. The largest decline was in 2020 at 6.6%, while the highest increase was in 2019 at 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.4%	(6.6%)	14.3%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain held the largest shares of Brazil's melons and papayas exports by value. The Netherlands contributed 31.9%, the United Kingdom 26.8%, and Spain 20.2%, collectively making up 79.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io