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Melons and papayas market in Timor-Leste

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh melons and papayas in Timor-Leste showed a consistent upward trend from 2018 to 2023, with total volume growing from 2 210 tons to 2 307 tons. This expansion was supported by relatively stable domestic production, which remained around 2 200 tons annually throughout the period.

Imports, while generally low, contributed to market growth, particularly in 2023 when they reached 93 tons. The increased inflow of imported melons and papayas that year helped lift the overall market volume to its highest level in the observed timeframe.

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 Timor-Leste
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production melons and papayas in Timor-Leste

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

In 2020, Timor-Leste produced 2,221 tonnes of melons and papayas, maintaining stable output compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2,148 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 5.9% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	4.0%	(0.5%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Timor-Leste

Industry analysis indicates that Timor-Leste did not export any melons and papayas from 2017 to 2020.

Imports melons and papayas to Timor-Leste

Imports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Timor-Leste imported 25,124 kg of melons and papayas, marking a 40.0% decline from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 62,170 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 73.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	73.8%	(32.6%)	(40.0%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Timor-Leste's imports of melons and papayas were predominantly sourced from Indonesia, which accounted for 99.2% of total imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Timor-Leste imported approximately $12,229 worth of melons and papayas, showing a moderate increase of 3.1% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $17,806, which also experienced the largest increase of 101.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 33.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	101.5%	(33.4%)	3.1%	11.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Indonesia dominated Timor-Leste's imports of melons and papayas in value terms, consistently representing 95.1% 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 Timor-Leste in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io