Melons and papayas exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of melons and papayas by Yemen reached $8.6 million in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $8.6M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 4.0K t |
Where Yemen exports melons and papayas to
Saudi Arabia alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.2M | 61% |
| Bahrain | $1.2M | 14% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $984K | 12% |
| Lebanon | $127K | 1.5% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0807
| 0807.11 | Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh | 69% |
| 0807.19 | Fruit, edible: melons, other than watermelons, fresh | 30% |
| 0807.20 | Fruit, edible: papaws (papayas), fresh | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0807.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 22% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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 Yemen?
Yemen exported melons and papayas worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy melons and papayas from Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Bahrain (13%) and Qatar (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of melons and papayas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 22% 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 Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. The peak was 2021 at $10.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for melons and papayas?
The HS code for melons and papayas is heading 0807. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 0807.11 (69% of the value) and 0807.19 (30%). 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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