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Melons and papayas market in Niger

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for melons and papayas in Niger expanded dramatically from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 61.7 thousand tons to 472.5 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by increases in domestic production, which climbed from 60.7 to 472.2 thousand tons over the same period.

The most pronounced acceleration occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the market size more than doubled from 96.2 to 197.0 thousand tons. Robust annual growth continued through 2023, with the market adding over 100 thousand tons in both 2022 and 2023. Import volumes remained minimal throughout the period, consistently accounting for less than 1% of total market volume.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

Niger's production of melons and papayas has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 195.3 thousand tons, which represents a sharp increase of 106.2% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 262.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 53.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	56.1%	106.2%	53.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Niger

Exports in kind, t

Niger exported 9 tons of melons and papayas in 2020, showing a significant improvement of 541.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 1053.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 126.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	541.0%	n/a	n/a	126.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria was the primary destination for Niger's melons and papayas exports, consistently accounting for 99.8% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Niger's melons and papayas export value reached 3.0 thousand US dollars, down by 32.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 24.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.8%)	n/a	n/a	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Nigeria and Burkina Faso were the key markets for Niger's melons and papayas exports in value terms, with Nigeria accounting for 64.7% and Burkina Faso for 35.3% of total flows, together making up 100.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Niger

Imports in kind, t

Niger's imports of melons and papayas have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported approximately 1 702 tons, up by 15.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 986 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 36.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 49.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.8%)	49.2%	15.7%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Burkina Faso, Morocco, and Ghana were the top suppliers of melons and papayas to Niger in volume terms. Burkina Faso led with 45.3% of imports, followed by Morocco at 32.3%, and Ghana at 18.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 95.9% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Niger's imports of melons and papayas in value terms have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 103.1 thousand US dollars, an increase of 36.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 5.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 49.3 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 49.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 53.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.6%)	53.6%	36.3%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, Burkina Faso and Morocco together made up 83.9% of Niger's total melons and papayas import value, while other countries contributed to a more diversified but smaller share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io