Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan
- Exports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan
Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan (CIF) - 2023
In November 2023, the average import price for melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes amounted to $1,887 per ton, rising by 7.4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,175 per ton. From July 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,931 per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($1,599 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan (FOB) - 2023
In November 2023, the average export price for melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes amounted to $8,061 per ton, surging by 27% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 41% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $14,345 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to November 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($24,508 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($4,616 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan
In 2022, approx. 13K tons of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes were imported into Japan; which is down by -17.3% on 2021. In general, imports faced a deep slump. The smallest decline of -14.9% was in 2021.
In value terms, imports of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes shrank dramatically to $23M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $27M, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.
| Import of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Australia | 3.7 | 6.6 | 10.3 | 7.7 | 27.7% |
| United States | 5.0 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | -2.7% |
| Mexico | 8.3 | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 | -23.6% |
| Honduras | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -1.8% |
| Philippines | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.5 | -7.6% |
| Costa Rica | 0.5 | 0.5 | N/A | 0.4 | -7.2% |
| Guatemala | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | -49.3% |
| Others | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 6.9% |
| Total | 26.3 | 26.3 | 27.4 | 22.8 | -4.6% |
Top Suppliers of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh to Japan in 2022:
- Australia (3.9K tons)
- Honduras (2.5K tons)
- Mexico (2.4K tons)
- United States (2.3K tons)
- Philippines (0.8K tons)
- Costa Rica (0.6K tons)
- Guatemala (0.4K tons)
Exports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan
In 2022, exports of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes from Japan skyrocketed to 1.4K tons, with an increase of 18% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +26.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +101.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
In value terms, exports of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes totaled $10M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +81.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 39%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Export of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Hong Kong SAR | 4.7 | 7.2 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 24.2% |
| Singapore | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 18.6% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 44.2% |
| Macao SAR | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -26.3% |
| Others | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 58.7% |
| Total | 5.7 | 8.0 | 10.1 | 10.4 | 22.2% |
Top Export Markets for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh from Japan in 2022:
- Hong Kong SAR (1263.1 tons)
- Singapore (65.5 tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (35.6 tons)
- Macao SAR (13.2 tons)
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