Melons and papayas market in Dominica

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh melons and papayas in Dominica experienced overall growth from 368.5 tonnes in 2018 to 396 tonnes in 2023, an increase of 7.5%. This upward trend was interrupted by temporary contractions in 2021 and 2022, when market volume dipped to 386.9 tonnes and 369.2 tonnes respectively.

The recovery in 2023 was strong, with market size jumping by 7.3% from the previous year to set a new high for the period. While the early years saw steady expansion, the market demonstrated resilience in rebounding from the declines observed in the early 2020s.

Production melons and papayas in Dominica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Melon and papaya production in Dominica increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 366.8 tonnes of these fruits, marking a modest 1.0% rise compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 362.3 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.5%.

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

Exports melons and papayas from Dominica

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations throughout the period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while exports peaked in 2019, representing a 2.7-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Dominica exported 11 668 kg of melons and papayas, which was 54.3% lower than the previous year. The maximum export volume of 25 519 kg was achieved in 2019, when exports surged by 143.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Antigua and Barbuda was the primary destination for Dominica's melon and papaya exports, accounting for 72.1% of total export volumes. The remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values displayed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2017, while values reached their peak in 2019, showing a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of exported melons and papayas from Dominica stood at 28.4 thousand US dollars, representing a 25.3% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value of 38.1 thousand US dollars was recorded in 2019, when exports increased by 86.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two key markets—Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat—together accounted for 82.8% of the total export value of melons and papayas from Dominica. The remaining value was spread across a diverse range of other countries.

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

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

Imports melons and papayas to Dominica

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes experienced notable instability throughout the timeframe. The lowest point was in 2018, while imports peaked in 2019, with volumes varying 2.4 times between these years. In 2020, Dominica imported 35 750 kg of melons and papayas, which was 10.2% lower than the previous year. The minimum import volume of 16 641 kg was recorded in 2018, when imports declined by 13.2%. The maximum volume of 39 794 kg was reached in 2019, marking a substantial increase of 139.1%.

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

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, the United States and France were the main sources of melon and papaya imports to Dominica, together accounting for 99.9% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values were characterized by volatility during these years. The lowest level was recorded in 2018, while values peaked in 2019, showing a 2.8-fold difference between these points. In 2020, Dominica's melon and papaya imports totaled 94.2 thousand US dollars, which was 11.8% lower than in 2019. The minimum value of 37.8 thousand US dollars was in 2018, while the maximum of 106.9 thousand US dollars was achieved in 2019, when imports surged by 183.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated the import structure in value terms, accounting for 95.0% of total melon and papaya imports to Dominica.

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

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