🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of melons and papayas: 2024 trade data
Imports of melons and papayas by the United Arab Emirates reached $29.4 million in 2024 (45.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $76.2 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 | $29.4M | 45.5K t |
| 2023 | $62.0M | 361.4K t |
| 2022 | $63.5M | 360.3K t |
| 2021 | $59.0M | 298.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.8M | 235.2K t |
| 2019 | $76.2M | 249.1K t |
| 2018 | $74.9M | 220.3K t |
| 2017 | $68.5M | 214.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports melons and papayas from
Most of the value came from India (28%), Australia (25%), Sri Lanka (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $8.1M | 28% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $7.4M | 25% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $3.9M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.6M | 12% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $2.9M | 9.8% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $562K | 1.9% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $519K | 1.8% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $420K | 1.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $391K | 1.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $371K | 1.3% |
Types of melons and papayas under HS 0807
| 0807.11 | Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh | 47% |
| 0807.20 | Fruit, edible: papaws (papayas), fresh | 28% |
| 0807.19 | Fruit, edible: melons, other than watermelons, fresh | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0807.
Average import price of melons and papayas
The average declared value was about $0.65 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports melons and papayas
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported melons and papayas worth $609 thousand (106 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Seychelles accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $531K | 87% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $37K | 6.1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $18K | 3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $13K | 2.2% |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | $6K | 1% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.3% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $1K | 0.1% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of melons and papayas imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported melons and papayas worth $29.4 million in 2024 (45.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import melons and papayas from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (28%), Australia (25%), Sri Lanka (13%).
What is the average import price of melons and papayas in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.69 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export melons and papayas?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported melons and papayas worth $609 thousand in 2024, mainly to Seychelles, Maldives, Bahrain.
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 the United Arab Emirates?
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