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Melons and papayas market in Iran

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for melons and papayas in Iran expanded from 1 480 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 748 thousand tons in 2019. This growth coincided with the increased supply of papaya through online stores and a gradual rise in consumer familiarity with this tropical fruit. The entry of new, easier-to-cultivate Bangladeshi papaya seeds, which flower quickly, supported broader planting efforts in southern provinces.

After the 2019 peak, the market volume contracted, falling to 1 657 thousand tons in 2020 and then plummeting to 1 026 thousand tons in 2021 and 706 thousand tons in 2022. During this period, the papaya segment saw continued developments, including further imports of seeds and seedlings for cultivation expansion and the growth of direct online sales from farms to consumers. However, these factors did not reverse the overall market decline.

In 2023, the market showed a recovery, rising by 15.6% to 816 thousand tons. High export volumes, consistently above 1.1 million tons in recent years, influenced domestic availability.

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 Iran
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iran 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, 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran 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 Iran in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran 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 Iran in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran 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 Iran in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran 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 Iran in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran 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 Iran

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Iran ranked as the 6th largest producer of melons and papayas between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Iran produced 2 570 K t of melons and papayas, showing a slight reduction of 2.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 18.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 412 K t. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 23.3%, while the biggest increase was seen in 2019, with a rise of 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.3%)	9.8%	(2.9%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of melons and papayas in Iran was valued at 546.9 M $ US, representing a 22.3% decrease compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 16.1%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 5.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 703.9 M $ US. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iran in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.9%)	19.9%	(22.3%)	(5.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Iran

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Iran exported 913.9 K t of melons and papayas, marking a slight uptick of 1.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 5.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.8%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 931.7 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	(3.4%)	1.6%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Iran's melon and papaya exports in kind were Iraq, with 57.0% of exports, the United Arab Emirates, with 20.5%, and Turkey, with 6.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.8% 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 Iran in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Iran's melon and papaya exports in value terms declined. In 2020, export volume reached 194.4 M $ US, which is 18.7% less than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 239.1 M $ US. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 26.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.1%	5.4%	(18.7%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Iran's melon and papaya exports in value terms were Iraq, with 59.3% of exports, the United Arab Emirates, with 19.1%, and Turkey, with 5.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 84.1% 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 Iran in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io