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Melons and papayas market in Southern Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh melons and papayas in Southern Europe faced initial challenges, with volume dipping to 2.8 million tons in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted international supply chains and trade. This was compounded by ongoing logistical constraints that affected both imports and exports. However, the period saw a shift in consumer behavior toward healthier, natural options, which helped sustain demand for fresh fruit even during the disruptions.

A strong recovery followed from 2021, with market volume growing to over 3.4 million tons by 2023. This expansion was supported by Spain's position as a leading global exporter, backed by production-supportive policies. New EU labeling and traceability regulations for fresh fruits, implemented from 2022 onwards, brought greater transparency and affected market practices. Concurrently, rising prices for tropical fruits and increased production costs contributed to the market's value nearly doubling from 2020 to 2023, reaching $2.9 billion.

Structural changes further shaped the market, including a growing emphasis on sustainable and recyclable packaging driven by environmental consumer trends. Investments in distribution infrastructure and the consolidation of key exporters like Spain and Mexico enhanced supply chains. Evolving EU phytosanitary and market access regulations continued to influence trade flows throughout the period.

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 Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Southern Europe

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

In Southern Europe, melon and papaya production reached 4 316 thousand tons in 2020, marking a 1.6% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 440 thousand tons, which represented a 5.2% increase from the prior year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with production dropping by 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	(4.3%)	1.6%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of melon and papaya production in Southern Europe was 2 699 million US dollars in 2020, reflecting a moderate 7.0% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 13.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 4.3%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 2 803 million US dollars, which was a 17.8% increase from 2017. However, 2019 experienced the largest decline, with a 10.0% drop in value.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.8%	(10.0%)	7.0%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Southern Europe exported 1 826 thousand tons of melons and papayas, up 3.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export volumes increased by 15.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 13.6%, while 2019 saw a slight decline of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.6%	(1.0%)	3.0%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the three principal markets for Southern Europe's melon and papaya exports in volume terms, together accounting for 56.4% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of melon and papaya exports from Southern Europe stood at 1 142 million US dollars in 2020, representing an 8.4% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 28.5%, with an average annual rate of 8.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 27.2%, while 2019 saw a decline of 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.2%	(6.8%)	8.4%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the main buyers of melons and papayas from Southern Europe in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.6% of exports, France for 19.4%, and the United Kingdom for 8.4%, together comprising 59.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, melon and papaya import volumes into Southern Europe declined. In 2020, imports stood at 357 thousand tons, down 25.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 478 thousand tons, which marked a 36.7% increase from 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	36.7%	(25.2%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, melon and papaya imports into Southern Europe in volume terms were not highly concentrated. Brazil accounted for 20.2% of imports, Morocco for 16.8%, and Senegal for 5.1%, with these three countries together making up 42.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year uptick, melon and papaya imports into Southern Europe declined. In 2020, import value was recorded at 331 million US dollars, down 9.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 11%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 366 million US dollars, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 12.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.1%	9.4%	(9.5%)	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, Morocco, and Senegal consistently led in the country structure of melon and papaya imports into Southern Europe in value terms. Brazil accounted for 30.6% of imports, Morocco for 15.9%, and Senegal for 5.0%, together comprising 51.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io