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Melons and papayas market in Kyrgyzstan, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for fresh melons and papayas in Kyrgyzstan showed considerable variation, starting at 226.0 thousand tons and reaching 246.1 thousand tons by the end of the period. The market peaked at 249.2 thousand tons in 2020 before a significant contraction the following year.

The launch of operations by the new exporter Fruit Paradise in 2018 signaled developing activity in the segment. Growth in the small and medium-sized business sector during 2020 provided a boost to fruit production and distribution, supporting the record market volume that year. After a sharp, production-led decline in 2021, the market recovered from 2022 onward. This recovery was primarily fueled by a substantial increase in imports, which rose as global commodity and food prices climbed, making more product available on the domestic market.

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 Kyrgyzstan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, K 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

After two years of growth, melon and papaya production in Kyrgyzstan declined. In 2021, the country produced 193.8 thousand tons, which represents a 17.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 11.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 233.5 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	6.1%	(17.0%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

Kyrgyzstan's melon and papaya exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 12,147 tons, marking a sharp rise of 89.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 5,339.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 278.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	314.3%	592.5%	89.6%	278.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia accounted for 71.9% of Kyrgyzstan's total melon and papaya exports by volume, while the remaining exports were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Kyrgyzstan's melon and papaya exports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value amounted to 974 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 49.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value rose by 1,838.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 168.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	143.8%	430.6%	49.9%	168.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Russia and Kazakhstan clearly dominated Kyrgyzstan's melon and papaya exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 92.5% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported 21,674 tons of melons and papayas, down by 2.0% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 22,112 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 131.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.5%	131.4%	(2.0%)	38.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Uzbekistan remained the primary source for melon and papaya imports to Kyrgyzstan, accounting for 74.8% of total imports by volume, while other countries were much less significant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 5.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's melon and papaya imports totaled 16,531 thousand US dollars, indicating an intense gain of 195.3% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3,188 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 18.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.3%)	75.6%	195.3%	61.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan remained the principal sources for Kyrgyzstan's melon and papaya imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 96.2% of total flows, while other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io