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Melons and papayas market in Namibia

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 Namibia showed considerable variation. It began at 4.3 thousand tons in 2018, then fell to approximately 3.1 thousand tons in 2019 and 2020. A rebound to 3.8 thousand tons occurred in 2021, before the market settled near 3.0 thousand tons in 2022 and 2023.

The market's recovery in 2021 was supported by regulatory measures requiring registered producers to submit detailed production forecasts to the Namibia Agronomic Board. This improved supply planning and market coordination, coinciding with a sharp drop in exports that increased domestic availability.

In subsequent years, the market volume stabilized around 3 thousand tons. Ongoing industry oversight and Namibia's integration into regional agricultural supply chains continued to shape the market environment for fresh produce.

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 Namibia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Namibia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Namibia 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 Namibia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Namibia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Namibia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Namibia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Namibia 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Namibia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Namibia 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Namibia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Namibia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Namibia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Namibia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Namibia's production of melons and papayas has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4 105 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.8% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 3.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 288 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 2.5% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Namibia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(2.5%)	(1.8%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Namibia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Namibia's exports of melons and papayas experienced a decline. In 2020, the country exported 1 349 tonnes, representing a sharp reduction of 29.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports actually increased by 49.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.3%. The peak export volume was reached in 2019 at 1 914 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 55.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.7%	55.2%	(29.5%)	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa served as the primary and nearly exclusive market for Namibia's melons and papayas exports, accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Namibia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Namibia's melons and papayas exports were valued at 631 thousand US dollars, down 37.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 36.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 003 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	1.1%	(37.1%)	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Namibia's melons and papayas exports in value terms were heavily concentrated on South Africa, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Namibia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Namibia

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their highest point in 2018 and their lowest in 2020, with a four-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Namibia imported 327 tonnes of melons and papayas, reflecting a steep decrease of 60.5% from the prior year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 319 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 104.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	104.5%	(37.2%)	(60.5%)	(20.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, 98.7% of Namibia's melons and papayas imports by volume were sourced from South Africa, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Namibia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Namibia's imports of melons and papayas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 310 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp fall of 53.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 54.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 770 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.6%	(13.1%)	(53.8%)	(23.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical distribution of Namibia's melons and papayas imports in value terms showed strong dependence on South Africa, which absorbed 98.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Namibia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io