Melons and papayas market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh melons and papayas in Eastern Europe reached a significant volume of 3 728 thousand tons in 2018, supported by growing imports and favorable climatic conditions. By 2020, however, market volume had declined to 3 173 thousand tons due to reduced retail sales caused by economic and epidemiological factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

The subsequent recovery in 2021 drove market volume up to 3 658 thousand tons, fueled by domestic demand, import substitution, and increased imports. This growth was interrupted in 2022 by geopolitical sanctions that disrupted logistics and supplies, leading to a sharp drop in market volume to 2 909 thousand tons.

In 2023, the market partially recovered to 3 051 thousand tons despite lower imports, aided by the development of logistics and distribution networks. In 2024, import growth continued, and quality and safety requirements strengthened, shaping new market trends.

Production melons and papayas in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

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

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw its production of melons and papayas decline for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 733 K t, marking a 15.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 418 K t, with the largest year-over-year increase of 7.8% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports melons and papayas from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of melons and papayas from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 57.7 K t, representing a 22.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

The export structure in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. Lithuania accounted for 13.0% of exports in kind, Latvia for 6.3%, and Germany for 5.4%, with these three countries together making up just 24.7% of total flows. The remaining 75.3% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of exported melons and papayas from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) reached 30.0 M $ US, up by 6.7% compared to the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports in value terms decreased by 14.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 28.1 M $ US, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 35.6 M $ US. The most significant drop was in 2019, with a 21.0% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms were spread across a broad range of partner countries. Lithuania contributed 11.4% of exports in value terms, Germany 8.4%, and Latvia 4.4%, with these three nations collectively accounting for only 24.2% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports melons and papayas to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Melons and papayas imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 497.6 K t, showing a solid increase of 15.8% over the past year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 32.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

During 2017-2020, the import landscape in kind was characterized by a wide array of partners. Greece supplied 18.3% of imports in kind, Italy 14.4%, and Spain 13.0%, with these three countries together forming only 45.7% of total flows. A substantial 54.3% came from many other countries.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of melons and papayas imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) hit 250.7 M $ US, amounting to a 15.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports in value terms surged by 40.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.5%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 with a 25.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Germany, and Italy played notable but not dominant roles as suppliers of melons and papayas to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Spain accounted for 18.7% of imports in value terms, Germany for 12.0%, and Italy for 9.9%, with their combined share reaching only 40.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020