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Melons and papayas market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for melons and papayas in Malaysia began the period with stable volume, recording 124.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 and 124.4 thousand tonnes in 2019. Domestic production was aided by recovery from Papaya Dieback and PSRV diseases, which had previously impacted yields. Market volume then rose to 135.9 thousand tonnes in 2020.

Starting in 2021, a documented decline in self-sufficiency ratios for papaya and watermelon signaled that domestic production could not meet domestic demand. This structural shortfall led to increased imports in subsequent years, supporting market volume growth to 141.4 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 147.2 thousand tonnes in 2023. During this phase, authorities implemented the National Food Security Policy 2021-2025 and the National Agro-Food Policy 2021-2030 to address underlying food security concerns.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malaysia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia 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 Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia 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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia 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 Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia 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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia 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 Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia 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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia 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 Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia 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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia 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 Malaysia

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

Malaysia's production of melons and papayas has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 188.9 thousand tons, marking a gradual decrease of 3.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 7%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	(0.9%)	(3.6%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The value of melons and papayas production in Malaysia has also declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 64 950 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 2.2% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value dropped by 16%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.1%)	(9.5%)	(2.2%)	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

Malaysia's exports of melons and papayas have decreased for the third year running. In 2021, export volume reached 62 855 tons, representing a modest drop of 7.3% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 23.6%, with an average annual decline of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.2%)	(14.9%)	(7.3%)	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore dominated Malaysia's export partner structure in volume terms, accounting for 87.4% of total flows. Other markets held relatively modest shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Malaysia's export value of melons and papayas has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 21 614 thousand US dollars, constituting a fall of 5.9% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value decreased by 30.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.6%)	(22.3%)	(5.9%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Singapore remained the main market for Malaysia's exports in value terms, with a share of 80.1% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Malaysia

Imports in kind, t

After rising for two years, Malaysia's imports of melons and papayas declined in 2021. Import volume was recorded at 7 180 tons, showing a modest decrease of 6.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 85.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.8%. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 7 701 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 61.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.0%	23.3%	(6.8%)	22.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China accounted for 77.8% of Malaysia's total imports of melons and papayas in volume terms. The remaining flows were scattered across multiple smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Malaysia's import value of melons and papayas has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 7 616 thousand US dollars, marking a modest rise of 4.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value grew by 103.4%, with an average annual increase of 26.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	62.2%	20.4%	4.2%	26.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, China was the primary source for Malaysia's imports in value terms, accounting for 77.1% of total flows. Other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io