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Melons and papayas market in Samoa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh melons and papayas in Samoa remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2023, fluctuating between 3 322 and 3 401 tons. Consumption reached its highest point in 2021 at 3 401 tons before moderating in the subsequent years.

The 2021 peak occurred during a period of economic strain initiated by the measles outbreak and prolonged by the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered global supply shortages and rising commodity prices. In 2022, significant inflationary pressures from global events, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, pushed fuel and food prices higher in Samoa, contributing to a stabilization of market volume at a slightly lower level. During this time, local market activity showed signs of expansion, with the number of sellers in Samoa's markets rising by 21% in August 2022, pointing to growth in domestic distribution channels. By 2023, positive economic growth underpinned by tourism and household consumption supported steady demand, helping to maintain market stability.

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

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

Samoa's production of melons and papayas has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 291 tonnes of these fruits, marking a slight year-on-year decrease of 0.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(0.7%)	(0.6%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Samoa

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Samoa exported 1 435 kilograms of melons and papayas, which represents a significant increase of 130.5% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Samoa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	130.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Samoa's exports of melons and papayas were entirely concentrated in a single market: New Zealand accounted for 100.0% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, the value of melons and papayas exported from Samoa reached 2 118 US dollars, showing a dramatic rise of 394.4% from the year before.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	394.4%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, New Zealand dominated Samoa's exports of melons and papayas in value terms, holding a 100.0% share of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Samoa

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 36 883 kilograms, with a decline of 28.4% that year. By 2020, volumes had rebounded to 66 953 kilograms, an increase of 77.6% compared to 2019. Overall, from 2018 to 2020, the peak-to-trough amplitude was 1.8 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Samoa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.4%)	2.2%	77.6%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tonga and New Zealand were the main sources of Samoa's imports of melons and papayas in volume, together accounting for 99.4% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, the value of melons and papayas imported into Samoa stood at 50 825 US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-on-year increase of 56.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 78.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 25.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.2%	(25.7%)	56.9%	21.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Samoa's imports of melons and papayas in value terms were heavily focused on Tonga and New Zealand, with their combined share reaching 99.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io