> In 2024 French Polynesia produced 123 t of melons, the 92nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 70%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/melons/french-polynesia/

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# Melons production in French Polynesia

In 2024 French Polynesia produced 123 t of melons, the 92nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 70%. The record was 776 t in 1980. Area harvested: 41 ha, yield 3.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024123 t
World rank92 of 98
10-year change−70%
Record776 t1980

## Melons in French Polynesia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## French Polynesia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.0world 27.1 (−89%)
kg per person0.44world 3.46
10-year change−70%world +7.3%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 90 | [Slovenia](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/slovenia/) | 290 | 0.00% |
| 91 | [Djibouti](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/djibouti/) | 198 | 0.00% |
| 92 | **French Polynesia** | 123 | 0.00% |
| 93 | [Fiji](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/fiji/) | 59 | 0.00% |
| 94 | [Puerto Rico](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/puerto-rico/) | 46 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 98 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/)

### Map of world production of melons

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; French Polynesia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 123 | +262% | 41 | 3.00 |
| 2023 | 34 | −75% | 11 | 3.09 |
| 2022 | 134 | −71% | 43 | 3.12 |
| 2021 | 455 | +112% | 147 | 3.10 |
| 2020 | 215 | −37% | 69 | 3.12 |
| 2019 | 342 | −0.3% | 110 | 3.11 |
| 2018 | 343 | −7.0% | 100 | 3.43 |
| 2017 | 369 | −6.1% | 102 | 3.62 |
| 2016 | 393 | −2.5% | 104 | 3.78 |
| 2015 | 403 | −2.9% | 102 | 3.95 |
| 2014 | 415 | −23% | 101 | 4.11 |
| 2013 | 538 | +4.9% | 125 | 4.30 |
| 2012 | 513 | +5.3% | 115 | 4.46 |
| 2011 | 487 | −4.5% | 105 | 4.64 |
| 2010 | 510 | +18% | 105 | 4.86 |
| 2009 | 432 | +73% | 86 | 5.02 |
| 2008 | 249 | −56% | 48 | 5.19 |
| 2007 | 572 | −4.7% | 87 | 6.57 |
| 2006 | 600 | −20% | 87 | 6.90 |
| 2005 | 753 | +43% | 83 | 9.07 |
| 2004 | 527 | +74% | 58 | 9.09 |
| 2003 | 303 | +8.2% | 33 | 9.18 |
| 2002 | 280 | −3.1% | 30 | 9.33 |
| 2001 | 289 | +16% | 31 | 9.32 |
| 2000 | 250 | +8.7% | 26 | 9.62 |
| 1999 | 230 | +5.5% | 24 | 9.58 |
| 1998 | 218 | −33% | 23 | 9.48 |
| 1997 | 327 | +0.3% | 34 | 9.62 |
| 1996 | 326 | +5.2% | 33 | 9.88 |
| 1995 | 310 | +2.0% | 32 | 9.69 |
| 1994 | 304 | −10% | 30 | 10.13 |
| 1993 | 338 | +11% | 35 | 9.66 |
| 1992 | 305 | +3.7% | 30 | 10.17 |
| 1991 | 294 | −5.2% | 32 | 9.19 |
| 1990 | 310 | −4.6% | 40 | 7.75 |
| 1989 | 325 | +14% | 40 | 8.13 |
| 1988 | 284 | −14% | 40 | 7.10 |
| 1987 | 332 | −7.8% | 40 | 8.30 |
| 1986 | 360 | +16% | 40 | 9.00 |
| 1985 | 310 | −18% | 40 | 7.75 |
| 1984 | 376 | −0.8% | 40 | 9.40 |
| 1983 | 379 | +27% | 40 | 9.48 |
| 1982 | 298 | −54% | 40 | 7.45 |
| 1981 | 646 | −17% | 70 | 9.23 |
| 1980 | 776 | +108% | 80 | 9.70 |
| 1979 | 373 | −12% | 40 | 9.33 |
| 1978 | 424 | +18% | 50 | 8.48 |
| 1977 | 358 | +12% | 40 | 8.95 |
| 1976 | 321 | −16% | 40 | 8.03 |
| 1975 | 381 | +83% | 40 | 9.53 |
| 1974 | 208 | +265% | 25 | 8.32 |
| 1973 | 57 | +1.8% | 6 | 9.50 |
| 1972 | 56 | +1.8% | 6 | 9.33 |
| 1971 | 55 | +1.9% | 6 | 9.17 |
| 1970 | 54 | +1.9% | 6 | 9.00 |
| 1969 | 53 | +1.9% | 6 | 8.83 |
| 1968 | 52 | +2.0% | 6 | 8.67 |
| 1967 | 51 | +2.0% | 6 | 8.50 |
| 1966 | 50 | +2.0% | 6 | 8.33 |
| 1965 | 49 | +2.1% | 5 | 9.80 |
| 1964 | 48 | +2.1% | 5 | 9.60 |
| 1963 | 47 | +2.2% | 5 | 9.40 |
| 1962 | 46 | +2.2% | 5 | 9.20 |
| 1961 | 45 | — | 5 | 9.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports40 t USD 149,000
Importer rank122 of 153
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of melons in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia produced 123 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does French Polynesia rank in the world for production of melons?

French Polynesia ranked 92nd of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 46.8% of the world total.

### How has the production of melons in French Polynesia changed?

It fell by 70% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.3% for the world. The record was 776 t in 1980.

### What is the yield of melons in French Polynesia?

3.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (123 t from 41 ha), against a world average of 27.1 t/ha.

### Does French Polynesia export or import cantaloupes and other melons?

In 2024 French Polynesia reported no exports and imports of 40 t (USD 149,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for French Polynesia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/india/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/kazakhstan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/turkey/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/brazil/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/italy/)[Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/guatemala/)[Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/afghanistan/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/united-states/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/spain/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/mexico/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/iran/)
[All countries producing melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/)

## Other products of French Polynesia

[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/french-polynesia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/french-polynesia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/french-polynesia/)[Coconut oil](https://husfarm.com/production/coconut-oil/french-polynesia/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/french-polynesia/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/french-polynesia/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/french-polynesia/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/french-polynesia/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/french-polynesia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/french-polynesia/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/french-polynesia/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/french-polynesia/)
[Agricultural production in French Polynesia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/french-polynesia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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