Scandinavia: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2023, the Scandinavia melon market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, melon production shrank notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sweden (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon production, comprising approx. X% of total volume.

In Sweden, melon production shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Melon Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, melon exports in Scandinavia soared to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Norway (X%).

Exports from Sweden decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Finland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Norway (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, melon export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Melon Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

Melon imports dropped to X tons in 2023, falling by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

Among the main importing countries, Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform