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Melons and papayas market in Georgia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh melons and papayas in Georgia expanded significantly in 2019, reaching 96 440 t. This growth was followed by a multi-year decline, with the market volume contracting to 53 000 t by 2023.

Domestic production increased until 2020 but then fell sharply, dropping to 40 400 t in 2023. Import volumes varied considerably during the period, while export levels remained modest overall.

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 Georgia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Georgia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Georgia 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 Georgia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Georgia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Georgia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Georgia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Georgia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Georgia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Georgia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Georgia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Georgia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Georgia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Georgia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Georgia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Georgia

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

Georgia's production of melons and papayas has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 80 300 tonnes, marking a moderate 4.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 18.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 57 400 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 15.6%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase at 33.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.6%)	33.6%	4.7%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Georgia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 5 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 1 129 tonnes, creating a 220-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Georgia exported 361 tonnes of melons and papayas, a steep rise of 6,946.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 99.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 428.1%	(99.5%)	6 946.8%	69.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Georgia's exports of melons and papayas were primarily directed to Azerbaijan and Armenia, which together accounted for 87.7% of total flows, with other destinations playing a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest in 2019 at 9 thousand US dollars and their highest in 2018 at 138 thousand US dollars, varying by 16 times. In 2020, Georgia's foreign supplies of melons and papayas totaled 117 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 1,254.1% from 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 93.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	563.1%	(93.7%)	1 254.1%	77.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Azerbaijan (45.3% of exports by value), Armenia (32.1%), and Russia (17.6%) led the export structure, together representing 95.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Georgia

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. Imports were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.2-fold swing. In 2020, Georgia's imports of melons and papayas amounted to 10 669 tonnes, down 46.0% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 19 745 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 250.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.3%	250.8%	(46.0%)	31.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the dominant partner for Georgia's imports of melons and papayas in kind, holding a 75.2% share of total flows, while other markets contributed much less.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2018 at 597 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2019 at 1 437 thousand US dollars, differing by 2.4 times. In 2020, Georgia's import volume of melons and papayas was 929 thousand US dollars, a steep decrease of 35.4% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 140.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	140.8%	(35.4%)	15.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Turkey remained the key source for melons and papayas imports to Georgia, accounting for 72.0% of total imports by value, with other destinations being far less significant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io