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Melons and papayas market in Mexico

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Mexico's melon and papaya production showed fluctuations, initially influenced by certification barriers for U.S. exports and limited access to financing for growers. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 impacted supply chains and prices, yet trade with the United States, which accounts for the majority of exports, provided stability. Production dipped in 2021 before rebounding.

The market landscape changed significantly in 2022 with the implementation of front-of-pack warning labels under regulation NOM-051. This labeling requirement affected consumer purchasing decisions and contributed to a decline in domestic market volume. At the same time, production and export volumes grew, supported by enhanced phytosanitary certification and sustained access to international markets, including the United States, Japan, and Canada.

By 2023, production reached 3 226 thousand tons, driven by this export-oriented growth and ongoing adoption of modern agricultural techniques. The influence of labeling regulations continued to shape the domestic market, while key producing states like Sonora and Colima maintained strong international sales through 2024.

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 Mexico
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico ranked as the world's fifth-largest producer of melons and papayas.

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Mexico produced 2,879 thousand tonnes of melons and papayas, marking a moderate decline of 6.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	1.2%	(6.9%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Mexico's melons and papayas production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 1,533 million US dollars, representing a drop of 23.5% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	(1.6%)	(23.5%)	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

Melons and papayas exports from Mexico declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 584.5 thousand tonnes, which is 21.8% lower than the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 14.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 774.4 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	(3.5%)	(21.8%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of exports in kind was highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 99.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of melons and papayas from Mexico declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume registered 311.2 million US dollars, constituting a sharp fall of 35.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 32.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 515.8 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 12.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	(6.1%)	(35.7%)	(12.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, melons and papayas from Mexico were supplied almost exclusively to the United States, which absorbed 99.1% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Mexico

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2020 at 6.3 thousand tonnes and peaked in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Mexico imported a total of value_last_year thousand tonnes of melons and papayas, up by 47.0% over the past year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 47.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(47.4%)	47.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States played a dominant role in imports in kind of melons and papayas to Mexico, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Melons and papayas imports to Mexico declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Mexico imported a total of value_last_year million US dollars of melons and papayas, marking a decline of 26.1% year-over-year. Between 2019 and 2021, imports decreased by 58.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 25.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(44.3%)	(26.1%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018 to 2021, the United States was by far the main destination for imports in value terms of melons and papayas to Mexico, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io