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Melons and papayas market in Venezuela

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The production of melons and papayas in Venezuela surged from 310 thousand tons in 2018 to 442 thousand tons in 2019, driven primarily by the implementation of agrarian policies under the Gran Misión AgroVenezuela, which aimed to increase agricultural productivity and food security through state-led initiatives.

From 2020 to 2021, output stabilized around 440 thousand tons as persistent issues in national production capacity, due to state controls and expropriations, limited further expansion. The slight dip in 2021 reflected the ongoing impact of regulatory constraints on food production and distribution.

Production rebounded to 465 thousand tons in 2022, supported by continued food security policies emphasizing domestic output. By 2023, market volume edged down to 459 thousand tons, influenced by exchange rate controls and currency gap pressures, despite improved access to agricultural inputs. For 2024, market developments include the activation of Codex Alimentarius to enhance food safety standards and relative exchange rate 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 Venezuela
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Venezuela in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Venezuela 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 Venezuela in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Venezuela 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 Venezuela in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Venezuela 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Venezuela, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Venezuela in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Venezuela 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 Venezuela in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Venezuela 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Venezuela, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Venezuela in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Venezuela 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 Venezuela in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Venezuela 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Venezuela, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Venezuela in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Venezuela 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 Venezuela in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Venezuela 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Venezuela, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Venezuela

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

Venezuela's production of melons and papayas has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 443.2 thousand tons, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 310.4 thousand tons, marking the largest decline of 20.9% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 42.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.9%)	42.4%	0.2%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Venezuela

Exports in kind, t

Venezuela's exports of melons and papayas have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 0.0 tons, representing a 100.0% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 100%, with an annualized rate of decline of 98.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.3%)	(87.8%)	(100.0%)	(98.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Curaçao remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of melons and papayas from Venezuela, accounting for 99.9% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market for melons and papayas exports from Venezuela experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2018 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a variation of 58 950 times between these years. In 2020, exports were recorded at 0.0 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 100.0% from 2019. The highest value was in 2018 at 571.2 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.7%	(85.5%)	(100.0%)	(97.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Curaçao concentrated almost all of Venezuela's melons and papayas exports in value terms, holding a 99.4% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Venezuela

Imports in kind, t

The import market for melons and papayas in Venezuela showed significant fluctuations during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 36-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Venezuela imported 4 tons, down by 72.8% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.8%)	n/a	n/a	113.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the primary source for Venezuela's melons and papayas imports, absorbing 88.4% of the total volume, while the remainder was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the import market for melons and papayas in Venezuela during this period. Imports hit their minimum in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 179 times. In 2020, imports totaled 16.3 thousand US dollars, a sharp drop of 92.9% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.9%)	n/a	n/a	133.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of melons and papayas to Venezuela in value terms were highly concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 92.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io