Benelux: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux melon market surged to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in Benelux

In value terms, melon production rose rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon production, accounting for X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

The average melon yield fell to X tons per ha in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the melon yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Benelux; leveling off at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, overseas shipments of melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports reached $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Belgium (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of melons. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, melon exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by 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 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Melon Imports

Imports in Benelux

For the fourth year in a row, Benelux recorded decline in overseas purchases of melons, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports rose notably to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main importer of melons, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of melons. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform