Melons and papayas exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported melons and papayas worth $61.8 million (123.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $61.8M | 123.6K t |
| 2023 | $64.7M | 156.8K t |
| 2022 | $71.1M | 176.1K t |
| 2021 | $41.8M | 110.9K t |
| 2020 | $34.1M | 86.2K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 75.3K t |
| 2018 | $30.7M | 72.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 35.3K t |
Where Turkey exports melons and papayas to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (23%), Russia (12%), Bulgaria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.2M | 23% |
| Russia | $7.4M | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $6.2M | 10% |
| Romania | $5.7M | 9.3% |
| Poland | $5.3M | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.8M | 3% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 0807
| 0807.11 | Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh | 79% |
| 0807.19 | Fruit, edible: melons, other than watermelons, fresh | 21% |
| 0807.20 | Fruit, edible: papaws (papayas), fresh | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0807.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 28% 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.
Melons and papayas imports to Turkey
Imports of melons and papayas by Turkey reached $6.1 million in 2024 (37.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Iran (48%), Sudan (13%), Syria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $2.9M | 48% |
| Sudan | $823K | 14% |
| Syria | $687K | 11% |
| Egypt | $604K | 9.9% |
| Mauritania | $569K | 9.3% |
| Afghanistan | $151K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $95K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $28K | 0.5% |
| Croatia | $27K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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.
Common questions
What is the value of melons and papayas exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported melons and papayas worth $61.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 123.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy melons and papayas from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Russia (12%) and Bulgaria (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average export price of melons and papayas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of melons and papayas from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $61.8 million in 2024, an increase of 298%. The peak was 2022 at $71.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import melons and papayas?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Sudan and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $55.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for melons and papayas?
The HS code for melons and papayas is heading 0807. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0807.11 (79% of the value) and 0807.19 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0807 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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