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Melons and papayas market in Central Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central Asia" region includes following countries:

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh melons and papayas in Central Asia experienced fluctuations but overall growth between 2018 and 2023. After a contraction to 4 779 thousand tonnes in 2019, the market volume recovered and expanded steadily, reaching 5 780 thousand tonnes by 2023. This represents a significant increase from the 4 972 thousand tonnes recorded at the start of the period.

Looking ahead to 2024, several developments are poised to influence the market. A notable trend is the shift in consumer preferences towards a wider variety of fruits, including exotic papaya, which is boosting demand. Furthermore, the growing venture capital activity in the region is channeling investments into the agricultural sector, supporting production and market expansion.

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 Central Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia 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. 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 Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 Central Asia

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

Central Asia's production of melons and papayas increased after two years of decline. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 4 940 thousand tons, but then rose by 3.2% to 5 098 thousand tons in 2020. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.0%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	(3.7%)	3.2%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Central Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of melons and papayas from Central Asia have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 222.6 thousand tons, marking a substantial increase of 32.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 54%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.2%	4.6%	32.4%	15.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia dominated the export market for melons and papayas from Central Asia, accounting for 75.6% of total shipments. Other markets played a relatively minor role during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of melons and papayas exported from Central Asia has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 63 756 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 40.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 43.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 32 724 thousand US dollars, when exports declined by 26.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.5%)	38.7%	40.4%	12.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine were the primary destinations for melons and papayas exports from Central Asia in value terms. Russia led with 68.8% of exports, followed by Belarus at 3.1% and Ukraine at 2.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 74.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Central Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of melons and papayas into Central Asia have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume stood at 20.9 thousand tons, showing a dramatic rise of 212.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports skyrocketed by 638.4%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 94.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	66.1%	42.1%	212.8%	94.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Russia was the leading supplier of melons and papayas to Central Asia, making up 2.4% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for melons and papayas in Central Asia showed volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest value occurred in 2017, while imports peaked in 2020, with a 7.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Central Asia imported melons and papayas worth a total value, showing a sharp uptick of 319.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when imports fell by 16.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	111.3%	(16.7%)	319.2%	94.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Pakistan, and China were the top suppliers of melons and papayas to Central Asia in value terms. Russia accounted for 3.1% of imports, Pakistan for 0.6%, and China for 0.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 4.2% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io