Melons production in Moldova
In 2024 Moldova produced 5,683 t of melons, the 65th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 175%. The record was 11,515 t in 2005. Area harvested: 1,315 ha, yield 4.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 5,683 t
- World rank
- 65 of 98
- 10-year change
- +175%
- Record
- 11,515 t
- 2005
Melons in Moldova, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.3
- world 27.1 (−84%)
- kg per person
- 1.87
- world 3.46
- 10-year change
- +175%
- world +7.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Philippines | 8,806 | 0.03% |
| 64 | Panama | 8,620 | 0.03% |
| 65 | Moldova | 5,683 | 0.02% |
| 66 | Georgia | 5,400 | 0.02% |
| 67 | Cyprus | 5,210 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of melons
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,683 | −17% | 1,315 | 4.32 |
| 2023 | 6,807 | +140% | 1,231 | 5.53 |
| 2022 | 2,840 | +21% | 1,049 | 2.71 |
| 2021 | 2,351 | +31% | 858 | 2.74 |
| 2020 | 1,795 | −26% | 560 | 3.21 |
| 2019 | 2,415 | +38% | 759 | 3.18 |
| 2018 | 1,746 | −4.6% | 444 | 3.93 |
| 2017 | 1,831 | −30% | 574 | 3.19 |
| 2016 | 2,632 | +49% | 589 | 4.47 |
| 2015 | 1,770 | −14% | 484 | 3.66 |
| 2014 | 2,066 | +8.7% | 534 | 3.87 |
| 2013 | 1,900 | −27% | 578 | 3.29 |
| 2012 | 2,617 | +12% | 538 | 4.86 |
| 2011 | 2,339 | −9.3% | 580 | 4.03 |
| 2010 | 2,578 | −51% | 742 | 3.47 |
| 2009 | 5,273 | +97% | 968 | 5.45 |
| 2008 | 2,673 | +72% | 624 | 4.28 |
| 2007 | 1,558 | −48% | 518 | 3.01 |
| 2006 | 3,023 | −74% | 628 | 4.81 |
| 2005 | 11,515 | +435% | 1,786 | 6.45 |
| 2004 | 2,152 | −45% | 353 | 6.10 |
| 2003 | 3,900 | +18% | 2,000 | 1.95 |
| 2002 | 3,300 | −37% | 1,050 | 3.14 |
| 2001 | 5,200 | +45% | 3,323 | 1.56 |
| 2000 | 3,580 | −20% | 2,802 | 1.28 |
| 1999 | 4,500 | +91% | 2,500 | 1.80 |
| 1998 | 2,350 | +18% | 2,747 | 0.86 |
| 1997 | 2,000 | −10% | 2,574 | 0.78 |
| 1996 | 2,230 | −11% | 2,000 | 1.12 |
| 1995 | 2,500 | −11% | 2,294 | 1.09 |
| 1994 | 2,800 | +12% | 3,000 | 0.93 |
| 1993 | 2,500 | +25% | 2,395 | 1.04 |
| 1992 | 2,000 | — | 2,000 | 1.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 220 t USD 274,000
- Importer rank
- 83 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of melons in Moldova?
Moldova produced 5,683 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world for production of melons?
Moldova ranked 65th of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 46.8% of the world total.
How has the production of melons in Moldova changed?
It rose by 175% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.3% for the world. The record was 11,515 t in 2005.
What is the yield of melons in Moldova?
4.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5,683 t from 1,315 ha), against a world average of 27.1 t/ha.
Does Moldova export or import cantaloupes and other melons?
In 2024 Moldova reported no exports and imports of 220 t (USD 274,000), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.