Melons and papayas exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of melons and papayas by Senegal reached $36.3 million in 2024 (48.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $36.3M | 48.4K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2021 | $28.3M | 30.7K t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 31.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 34.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 32.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 24.7K t |
Where Senegal exports melons and papayas to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $28.1M | 77% |
| France | $4.7M | 13% |
| Italy | $901K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $853K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $337K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $236K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $213K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $172K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $171K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $169K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0807
| 0807.11 | Watermelons | 57% |
| 0807.19 | Melons (other varieties) | 44% |
| 0807.20 | Papayas | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0807.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
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 Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal exported melons and papayas worth $36.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy melons and papayas from Senegal?
Spain was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($28.1 million), followed by France (13%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average export price of melons and papayas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of melons and papayas from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $36.3 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for melons and papayas?
The HS code for melons and papayas is heading 0807. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0807.11 (56% of the value) and 0807.19 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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