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Melons and papayas market in Guyana

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of fresh melons and papayas in Guyana showed a clear upward trajectory from 2018 to 2023, increasing from 93.3 thousand tons to 107.1 thousand tons. This overall growth was interrupted by a single-year contraction in 2019 before a significant rebound the following year.

The market's recovery in 2020, with a 14.1% surge to 102 thousand tons, initiated a period of sustained expansion. Growth continued through 2022, culminating in a peak of 107.5 thousand tons, before the market volume stabilized at 107.1 thousand tons in 2023.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Guyana
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Guyana

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Guyana's production of melons and papayas grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 103 082 tonnes, marking a modest 1.0% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 9.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 89 705 tonnes, when output fell by 4.5%. In contrast, 2020 saw the largest increase, with production jumping by 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	13.8%	1.0%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Guyana

Exports in kind, t

Exports of melons and papayas from Guyana fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 111.6 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 36.0% compared to 2020. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 82.3%, averaging an annual decrease of 43.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.1%)	(44.6%)	(36.0%)	(43.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Barbados was overwhelmingly the top destination for Guyana's melons and papayas exports, accounting for 97.3% of the total volume shipped.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during this period. The highest export value was recorded in 2018, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 17 times. In 2021, cross-border shipments of melons and papayas from Guyana amounted to 143 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 136.5% from 2020. The minimum value was 60 thousand US dollars in 2020, when exports plummeted by 89.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(45.1%)	(89.0%)	136.5%	(47.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the export value pattern highlighted a heavy reliance on Barbados, which absorbed 99.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Guyana

Imports in kind, t

The data points to irregular changes, signaling a volatile market environment. The highest import volume was in 2019, while the lowest was in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 9.1 times. In 2021, Guyana's imports of melons and papayas reached 26.6 tonnes, down 26.5% from the previous year. The maximum volume was 43.2 tonnes in 2019, when imports surged by 805.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	805.3%	(16.3%)	(26.5%)	77.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the import sources for melons and papayas were highly concentrated, with the United States alone responsible for 99.8% of total volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of melons and papayas into Guyana rose for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country imported melons and papayas worth 54.5 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 54.5% over 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 376.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 68.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	170.3%	14.2%	54.5%	68.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the United States remained the nearly exclusive supplier of melons and papayas to Guyana in value terms, holding a 99.5% share of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io