Melons and papayas exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported melons and papayas worth $6.3 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 109% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 5.0K t |
Where Tunisia exports melons and papayas to
Libya alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $4.8M | 76% |
| Italy | $847K | 14% |
| France | $461K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $39K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $17K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0807
| 0807.11 | Watermelons | 97% |
| 0807.19 | Melons (other varieties) | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0807.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia melons and papayas exports (HS 0807): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 Tunisia?
Tunisia exported melons and papayas worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries buy melons and papayas from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Italy (14%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average export price of melons and papayas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for melons and papayas?
The HS code for melons and papayas is heading 0807. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0807.11 (97% of the value) and 0807.19 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Tunisia trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.