Global Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size

In 2022, the global melon market decreased by less than X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Melon Production

In value terms, melon production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

The global average melon yield reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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.

The global melon harvested area stood at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Melon Exports

Exports

In 2022, global exports of melons reduced to X tons, falling by X% on 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) represented the largest exporters of melons in 2022, reaching approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Brazil (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Honduras (X%), the United States (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Mexico (X%) and China (X%). Iran (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Italy (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Honduras ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global exports. Brazil, Guatemala, the United States, China, Mexico, Morocco, Italy, Iran, Costa Rica and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the key importer of melons in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons) and Canada (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of melons. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Iraq (X%), Spain (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Portugal (X%), Canada (X%), France (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (X p.p.) and the United States (X p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest melon importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of global imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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