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Melons and papayas market in Chile

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the market for fresh melons and papayas in Chile was supported by an expansion of land dedicated to fresh vegetables and shifting consumer preferences toward year-round availability of fresh produce. Investments in improved melon and watermelon cultivars for fresh processing, targeting both domestic and export markets, further bolstered the sector. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for healthy foods, contributing to a market volume rise to 108 424 t.

After a contraction to 103 555 t in 2021, the market rebounded to 108 529 t in 2022, driven by strong Chilean fruit exports and global demand for tropical fruits. By 2023, the market stabilized at 108 422 t, aided by innovations in organic coatings to extend shelf life and sustained consumer interest in healthy and organic products.

Throughout the period, regulatory changes facilitating export market access and the launch of the 'Frutas de Chile' brand strengthened the international competitiveness of Chilean fresh fruit, including melons and papayas.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Chile
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Chile produced 89,285 tons of melons and papayas in 2021, marking a 7.3% decline from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 96,326 tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 4.4% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	4.4%	(7.3%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Chile

Exports in kind, t

The export market for melons and papayas from Chile showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 0.3 tons, representing a sharp 59.6% drop from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 1 ton, with the largest increase of 55.5% also occurring in 2019. Overall, the market experienced a 2.5-fold fluctuation between these years.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	55.5%	(59.6%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom and Peru were the primary destinations for Chile's melons and papayas exports in volume terms, together accounting for 96.0% 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 Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export value of melons and papayas from Chile exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.5 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 70.0% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 67.0% also occurring that year. Overall, export values fluctuated 3.3-fold between the low of 2020 and the high of 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	67.0%	(70.0%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the United Kingdom dominated the geographical structure of Chile's melons and papayas exports in value terms, accounting for 90.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Chile

Imports in kind, t

Chile's imports of melons and papayas reached 14,270 tons in 2021, an 18.0% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 15.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 12,098 tons, with the largest decline of 5.9% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(5.9%)	18.0%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Chile's imports of melons and papayas in volume terms were heavily concentrated on Peru, which accounted for 89.3% of total import flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import value of melons and papayas into Chile showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2021, imports reached 3,305 thousand US dollars, a substantial 22.7% rise compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,430 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 5.8% occurring that year. The largest increase was in 2020 at 88.5%. Overall, import values varied 2.3-fold between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2021.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.8%)	88.5%	22.7%	29.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Peru and Brazil were the main sources for Chile's melons and papayas imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 98.0% of total import flows, with other partners forming the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io