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Melons market in Djibouti

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Djibouti's melon market volume stood at 306.8 thousand tons, with imports of 141.4 thousand tons supplementing domestic production of 165.4 thousand tons. This reliance on imports reflected the structural insufficiency of local fruit and vegetable output to meet population demand, with production concentrated around Djibouti city and the northern Dai region.

Imports dropped to zero by 2021, reducing the total market volume to 180.2 thousand tons. Domestic production, however, grew steadily from 165.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 193.9 thousand tons in 2023, supporting a market recovery to 193.9 thousand tons by the end of the period. This increase aligned with the moderate growth trend observed in Djibouti's fruit production sector.

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 Djibouti
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Djibouti in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Djibouti 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 Djibouti in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Djibouti 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Djibouti, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Djibouti 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 Djibouti in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Djibouti 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Djibouti, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Djibouti 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, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ 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 in Djibouti

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Melon production in Djibouti increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 180.8 t of melons were produced, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 9.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	9.0%	0.3%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Djibouti

Marketing research estimates indicate that there were no melon exports from Djibouti between 2017 and 2020.

Imports melons to Djibouti

Imports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 58.4 t, then peaked in 2018 at 141.4 t, creating a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Djibouti imported 78.2 t of melons, representing a 33.9% increase year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 58.7% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 40.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.2%	(58.7%)	33.9%	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia was the primary supplier of melons to Djibouti, accounting for 86.5% of total imports by volume, while other partners held relatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

After two years of decline, Djibouti's melon imports increased in value. In 2020, the country imported 16 218 US dollars worth of melons, marking an 8.8% year-over-year growth. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 52.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 21.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 904 US dollars, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 36.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.3%)	(31.0%)	8.8%	(21.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia were the main sources of melon imports in value terms, together representing 95.9% of total imports, while other destinations accounted for comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io