🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of melons and papayas: 2024 trade data
Imports of melons and papayas by Saudi Arabia reached $21.8 million in 2024 (41.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of melons and papayas by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.8M | 41.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 69.9K t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 68.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 6.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports melons and papayas from
Most of the value came from Jordan (44%), Yemen (24%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $9.5M | 44% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $5.2M | 24% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $3.3M | 15% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $496K | 2.3% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $386K | 1.8% |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | $261K | 1.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $201K | 0.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $186K | 0.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $182K | 0.8% |
Types of melons and papayas under HS 0807
| 0807.19 | Fruit, edible: melons, other than watermelons, fresh | 60% |
| 0807.11 | Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh | 37% |
| 0807.20 | Fruit, edible: papaws (papayas), fresh | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0807.
Average import price of melons and papayas
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.69, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports melons and papayas
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported melons and papayas worth $2.0 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (35%), Bahrain (31%), Qatar (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $680K | 35% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $612K | 31% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $401K | 21% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $150K | 7.7% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $56K | 2.9% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $30K | 1.5% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $22K | 1.1% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $3K | 0.1% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Melons and papayas trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of melons and papayas imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported melons and papayas worth $21.8 million in 2024 (41.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import melons and papayas from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Jordan (44%), Yemen (24%), Egypt (15%).
What is the average import price of melons and papayas in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.69 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export melons and papayas?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported melons and papayas worth $2.0 million in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar.
What is the HS code for melons and papayas?
Melons and papayas falls under HS heading 0807 (Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading melons and papayas with Saudi Arabia?
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