EU: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in the EU

The EU vegetable and melon market surged to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable And Melon Production in the EU

In value terms, vegetable and melon production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. France, the Netherlands, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In 2023, the average vegetable and melon yield in the European Union rose modestly to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in the European Union rose slightly to X ha, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were exported in the European Union; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export. Germany (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%) and Italy (X%). Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Belgium, Poland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, vegetable and melon imports in the European Union reached X tons, growing by X% on 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, Poland, Italy, Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform