Melons and papayas market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh melons and papayas in Oceania experienced varied growth from 2018 to 2021. After a modest dip to 395.5 thousand tons in 2019, volume recovered to 434.1 thousand tons by 2021. The market value showed a stronger upward trend during this period, rising from $430.6 million in 2019 to $615.2 million in 2021, suggesting an increase in average prices.

A major expansion occurred in 2022, with market volume surging by nearly 50% to 649.4 thousand tons and value climbing to $951.5 million. This peak was followed by a slight correction in 2023, as volume receded to 640.0 thousand tons and value fell to $872.9 million.

For 2024, the trade environment was shaped by global supply chain disruptions and increased production and freight costs, which pressured prices for imported fruits like melons. Concurrently, heightened health consciousness bolstered consumer demand for fresh and exotic fruits such as papayas and melons, supporting trade flows as evidenced by rising import and export volumes for the year.

Production melons and papayas in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

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

Oceania's production of melons and papayas increased in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. The region produced 428.0 thousand tonnes, marking a 4.2% year-over-year growth. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.8%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 410.7 thousand tonnes, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2018 with a 6.7% drop.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Oceania's production value for melons and papayas rebounded in 2020. The output was valued at 561.2 million US dollars, representing a significant 24.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production value decreased by 13.8%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of -4.8%. The lowest value was observed in 2019 at 451.6 million US dollars, with the most substantial decline taking place in 2018 at 28.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports melons and papayas from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Oceania's export volume of melons and papayas declined in 2020. Exports totaled 15 742 tonnes, down 46.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -8.5%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 29 491 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase at 26.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan were the primary buyers of melons and papayas from Oceania, accounting for 25.3%, 25.3%, and 9.0% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 59.6% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Oceania's cross-border shipments of melons and papayas amounted to 20 639 thousand US dollars, a 36.4% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 28.3%, corresponding to an annualized rate of -10.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 32 427 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase at 29.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Japan remained the leading destinations for Oceania's melons and papayas exports in value terms, with shares of 26.4%, 22.1%, and 10.0%, respectively. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 58.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports melons and papayas to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for melons and papayas in Oceania showed an unstable trend during the period. The lowest level was recorded in 2018 at 2 343 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 14 311 tonnes, resulting in a 6.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 2 640 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 81.6% reduction compared to 2019. The largest increase was observed in 2019 at 510.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Philippines and the United States continued to be the top sources for melons and papayas imports into Oceania in kind, jointly accounting for 10.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for melons and papayas in Oceania displayed volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2020, while the highest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.2 times. In 2020, imports totaled 2 515 thousand US dollars, marking a steep 78.0% decrease from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines and the United States remained the largest sources for melons and papayas imports into Oceania in value terms, together representing 12.5% of total import flows.

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

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