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Melons and papayas market in GCC

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"GCC" region includes following countries:

Bahrain

Qatar

Kuwait

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh melons and papayas in the GCC fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It grew from 1 176.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 321.4 thousand tons in 2019, then dropped to 1 121.2 thousand tons in 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, reaching 1 308.7 thousand tons, before modest declines to 1 268.6 thousand tons in 2022 and 1 233.4 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, several factors influenced the market landscape. GCC agriculture recorded a 3.9% growth in plant production, which supported domestic output of fruits. The implementation of joint Gulf market indicators facilitated the free movement of goods between member states, enhancing market integration and trade flows. Additionally, the entry of new players in the agricultural sector, driven by food security initiatives, intensified market activity and investment.

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 GCC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in GCC 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 Bahrain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bahrain 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bahrain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bahrain 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 Bahrain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bahrain 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bahrain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bahrain 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 Bahrain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bahrain 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bahrain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bahrain 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 Bahrain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bahrain 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bahrain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bahrain 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 GCC

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

Following two years of growth, melons and papayas production in the GCC declined. In 2020, production reached 680.0 K t, marking a significant 19.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.4%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 841.9 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	7.5%	(19.2%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from GCC

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export levels fluctuated significantly, with a 5.9-fold difference between the low of 7.7 K t in 2018 and the high of 45.2 K t in 2020. In 2020, melons and papayas exports from the GCC totalled 45.2 K t, representing a 268.7% increase over the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 34.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.2%)	60.2%	268.7%	57.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for melons and papayas exports from the GCC were Iraq (3.9% of exports in kind), Afghanistan (3.1%), and Sri Lanka (0.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 7.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Melons and papayas export volumes from the GCC increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 31.8 M $ US, up by 72.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 270.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	55.1%	38.3%	72.6%	54.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for melons and papayas exports in value terms were Afghanistan (11.6% of exports), Iraq (2.9%), and the United States (0.9%). Collectively, these three countries accounted for 15.4% 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 GCC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to GCC

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of improvement, melons and papayas import volume in the GCC declined. In 2020, imports totalled 486.4 K t, showing a 1.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 35.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 491.8 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 22.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	22.4%	(1.1%)	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the three largest markets for melons and papayas imports in kind were Iran, India, and Jordan, together accounting for 78.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, foreign melons and papayas supplies to the GCC amounted to 180.1 M $ US, which is 8.0% lower compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 162.3 M $ US, while the maximum was in 2019 at 195.8 M $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 20.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	20.7%	(8.0%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the three largest markets for melons and papayas imports in value terms were Iran, India, and Jordan, together accounting for 51.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io