Melons and papayas exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported melons and papayas worth $176.0 million (169.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 164 countries. Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $306.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176.0M | 169.7K t |
| 2023 | $287.7M | 324.2K t |
| 2022 | $306.1M | 360.6K t |
| 2021 | $262.9M | 322.0K t |
| 2020 | $252.8M | 311.3K t |
| 2019 | $170.2M | 226.0K t |
| 2018 | $203.1M | 247.6K t |
| 2017 | $164.7M | 202.6K t |
Where Morocco exports melons and papayas to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $109.9M | 63% |
| Spain | $30.1M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0807
| 0807.11 | Watermelons | 61% |
| 0807.19 | Melons (other varieties) | 39% |
| 0807.20 | Papayas | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0807.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Morocco melons and papayas exports (HS 0807): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0807: Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of melons and papayas exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported melons and papayas worth $176.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 169.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 164 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy melons and papayas from Morocco?
France was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($109.9 million), followed by Spain (17%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average export price of melons and papayas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of melons and papayas from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $164.7 million in 2017 to $176.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $306.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $227.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for melons and papayas?
The HS code for melons and papayas is heading 0807. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0807.11 (61% of the value) and 0807.19 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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