🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of melons and papayas: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $287.2 million of melons and papayas in 2024 (322.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 205 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $287.2M | 322.1K t |
| 2023 | $261.6M | 286.3K t |
| 2022 | $261.6M | 304.9K t |
| 2021 | $215.8M | 301.4K t |
| 2020 | $238.2M | 327.0K t |
| 2019 | $239.5M | 332.1K t |
| 2018 | $243.3M | 313.9K t |
| 2017 | $232.6M | 311.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports melons and papayas from
The largest suppliers were Spain (39%), Brazil (33%), Costa Rica (5%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $112.2M | 39% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $94.3M | 33% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $14.2M | 5% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $13.5M | 4.7% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $9.5M | 3.3% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $9.3M | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $7.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6.3M | 2.2% |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | $4.7M | 1.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.1M | 1.1% |
Types of melons and papayas under HS 0807
| 0807.11 | Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh | 51% |
| 0807.19 | Fruit, edible: melons, other than watermelons, fresh | 45% |
| 0807.20 | Fruit, edible: papaws (papayas), fresh | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0807.
Average import price of melons and papayas
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports melons and papayas
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported melons and papayas worth $1.4 million (713 tonnes). Most of it went to France (36%), Ireland (34%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $495K | 36% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $462K | 34% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $171K | 12% |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | $76K | 5.5% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $62K | 4.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $33K | 2.4% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $20K | 1.5% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $9K | 0.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $9K | 0.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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 the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of melons and papayas imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported melons and papayas worth $287.2 million in 2024 (322.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import melons and papayas from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Spain (39%), Brazil (33%), Costa Rica (5%).
What is the average import price of melons and papayas in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.69 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export melons and papayas?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported melons and papayas worth $1.4 million in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland, Netherlands.
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 Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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