Asia: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Asia

In 2023, the Asian melon market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in Asia

In value terms, melon production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest melon producing country in Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in China amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

The average melon yield totaled X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the melon yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Asia; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Melon Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2023, overseas shipments of melons were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the main exporters of melons in 2023, reaching approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Iran (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2023, overseas purchases of melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports reached $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of melons, namely Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Qatar, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Brunei Darussalam, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon importing markets in Asia were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Singapore ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Brunei Darussalam and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform