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Melons and papayas market in Cook Islands

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh melons and papayas in the Cook Islands experienced modest fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, moving from 664 t down to 638 t in 2019 before stabilizing around 644–648 t through 2023. Local production, which dominates supply, remained relatively steady, reflecting the subsistence-oriented nature of agriculture on the islands where papaya and melons are commonly grown for domestic consumption.

Agriculture in the Cook Islands is primarily geared toward local needs, which insulates the market from major external shifts and limits dependence on imports. In 2024, the Punanga Nui Market in Avarua began a reorganization to improve its capacity and create a more vibrant space for vendors and visitors, a change that may enhance the local commercialization of fresh fruits like papayas and melons.

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 Cook Islands
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cook Islands 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Cook Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cook Islands 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cook Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cook Islands 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Cook Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cook Islands 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cook Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cook Islands 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Cook Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cook Islands 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cook Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cook Islands 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Cook Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cook Islands 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cook Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 Cook Islands

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

In 2018, Cook Islands produced 659.2 tonnes of melons and papayas, marking the highest output in recent years. Production then declined by 4.2% in 2019 to 631.6 tonnes, the lowest level recorded. In 2020, output recovered slightly, increasing by 2.2% to 645.2 tonnes.

Annual dynamics of production in Cook Islands in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	(4.2%)	2.2%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Cook Islands

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cook Islands in kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire was the exclusive destination for Cook Islands' melon and papaya exports in kind, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Côte d'Ivoire remained the sole market for Cook Islands' melon and papaya exports in value terms, absorbing 100.0% of total export revenue.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Cook Islands

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of melons and papayas to Cook Islands reached their peak in 2019 at 6 856 kg, representing a 49.8% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, imports fell sharply by 67.3% to 2 241 kg. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 46.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cook Islands in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.0%	49.8%	(67.3%)	(18.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, New Zealand was the primary source for melon and papaya imports to Cook Islands in kind, accounting for 93.9% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The value of melon and papaya imports to Cook Islands peaked in 2019 at 20 404 US dollars, up 46.7% from the prior year. In 2020, import value dropped significantly by 63.9% to 7 369 US dollars. Over the entire 2017–2020 period, import value fell by 46.5%, averaging an annual decline of 18.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	46.7%	(63.9%)	(18.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and Fiji together formed a highly concentrated market for melon and papaya imports to Cook Islands in value terms, capturing 100.0% of total import spending.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io