Melons and papayas market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Ukrainian market for fresh melons and papayas experienced fluctuations, with market volume rising from 482 thousand tons in 2018 to 503 thousand tons in 2021, after peaking at 546 thousand tons in 2019. The growth in 2021 was partly driven by increased imports, which continued until early May before Sicilian and Italian melons entered the market, affecting seasonality and supply structure.

In 2022, market volume sharply contracted to 314 thousand tons, while production fell by over 45%. Exports ceased entirely, whereas imports surged to 42 thousand tons. By 2023, the market stabilized around 304 thousand tons, showing a minor decline.

For 2024, imports declined to 15.7 thousand tons and exports resumed. The agricultural sector continues to face broader influences including currency fluctuations, energy prices, political conditions, and logistics. Additionally, changes in land market legislation, allowing legal entities to purchase agricultural land from January 1, 2024, are impacting the farming sector, including melon and papaya production.

Production melons and papayas Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Ukraine's production of melons and papayas declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 556.0 thousand tons, but then fell by 11.0% year-over-year to 494.8 thousand tons in 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 14%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 15.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of gains, the value of Ukraine's melons and papayas production declined. In 2019, output reached its highest value at 94 551 thousand US dollars, but then dropped by 18.3% to 77 253 thousand US dollars in 2020. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the production value increased by 26.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 8.1%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, when the value surged by 41.1%.

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

Exports melons and papayas to Ukraine

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Export volumes showed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 15 407 tons, but then surged by 133.4% year-over-year to 35 964 tons in 2020, creating a 2.3-fold difference between these two years. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Moldova, and Belarus were the main destinations for Ukraine's melons and papayas exports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 22.3% of exports, Moldova for 19.4%, and Belarus for 15.8%. Together, these three countries represented 57.4% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2017, exports reached their lowest point, but by 2020 they had peaked, showing a 2.2-fold increase over this timeframe. In 2020, melons and papayas deliveries from Ukraine were valued at 5 615 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 114.3% advance compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when export value dropped by 21.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Belarus, and Lithuania led the structure of Ukraine's melons and papayas exports in value terms. Poland accounted for 24.7% of exports, Belarus for 17.4%, and Lithuania for 16.2%. Collectively, these three markets represented 58.3% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports melons and papayas in Ukraine

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Import volumes displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 1 773 tons, but then increased sharply to 8 653 tons in 2020, representing a 4.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports rose by 56.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 0.6% drop, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019, when imports surged by 211.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey were the three largest markets for Ukraine's melons and papayas imports in volume terms, together accounting for 83.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Ukraine's melons and papayas imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 769 thousand US dollars, which is 81.9% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 949.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 119.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Brazil formed the core group of markets for Ukraine's melons and papayas imports in value terms. Uzbekistan accounted for 39.3% of imports, Kazakhstan for 27.8%, and Brazil for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 77.5% of total import flows.

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

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