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Melons and papayas market in Peru

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh melons and papayas in Peru grew from 276.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 340.8 thousand tons in 2023, despite a temporary dip to 301.6 thousand tons in 2022. In value terms, the market peaked at 59.6 million dollars in 2020 before declining to 40.4 million dollars in 2023, indicating shifts in pricing or product mix.

The increase in market volume in 2023 coincided with a broader expansion of Peru's fruit sector, driven by rising shipments of fruits like grapes, avocados, and blueberries to international markets. Peru consolidated its position as the world's second-largest supplier of fresh fruit to the United States, supported by strict adherence to sanitary requirements and trade agreements that facilitated market access. Local companies invested in infrastructure and expansion to improve supply and competitiveness.

In 2024, Peruvian agricultural exports hit a historical record, with a 21% growth from the previous year. The sector benefited from Peru's strategic geographic location, which allows for counter-seasonal supply to markets like the U.S., ensuring continuous availability of fresh fruit. Maintaining strict compliance with phytosanitary regulations, quality standards, and sustainability remained key for international competitiveness.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Peru
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Peru in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Peru 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 Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Peru 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 Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Peru 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 Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Peru 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 Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Peru 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 Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Peru 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 Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Peru 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 Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Peru 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 Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Peru 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 Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru 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 Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Peru 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 Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Peru 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 Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru 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 Peru

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

Peru's production of melons and papayas has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 324.1 thousand tons, marking a moderate increase of 3.8% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	5.0%	3.8%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Peru's production of melons and papayas has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 64 312 thousand US dollars, up by 9.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 36.9%, with an average annual rate of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Peru in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	11.5%	9.4%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Peru

Exports in kind, t

Peru's exports of melons and papayas have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volumes reached 23 851 tons, showing a gain of 2.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 46.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.4%	11.5%	2.0%	13.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile and Ecuador dominated Peru's exports of melons and papayas in volume terms, jointly accounting for 99.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Peru's exports of melons and papayas have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 4 733 thousand US dollars, which is 7.6% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 80.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.6%	18.4%	7.6%	21.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Peru's melon and papaya exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Ecuador and Chile together taking 98.1% of total flows, while other partners made up a minimal share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Peru

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 7 tons, with the largest decline of 91.7% recorded that year. In 2020, import volumes totaled 157 tons, representing a significant increase of 2,086.5% from 2019. The peak was in 2017, creating a 31-fold gap between the highest and lowest years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(60.6%)	(91.7%)	2 086.5%	(10.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Ecuador played a dominant role in Peru's imports of melons and papayas in volume terms, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import value hit a low in 2019 at 2 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 94.4% recorded that year. In 2020, import value amounted to 35 thousand US dollars, which is 2,061.6% more than in 2019. The peak was in 2017, resulting in a top-to-bottom ratio of 41 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.7%)	(94.4%)	2 061.6%	(19.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Ecuador remained the dominant and almost sole source for Peru's imports of melons and papayas in value terms, with a share of 100.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io