U.S. - Melons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Melon Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Melon Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Melon Imports in the United States
- Melon Exports in the United States
Melon Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
In September 2023, the average melon import price amounted to $2,263 per ton, picking up by 25% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2023 an increase of 115% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in September 2023.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($5,688 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,134 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Melon Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average melon export price amounted to $794 per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 14% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,059 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,560 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($639 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Melon Imports in the United States
Melon imports into the United States expanded significantly to 553K tons in 2022, growing by 7.4% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline.
In value terms, melon imports rose notably to $302M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn.
| Import of Melon in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Guatemala | 174 | 123 | 151 | 151 | -4.6% |
| Mexico | 77.1 | 56.0 | 64.4 | 81.4 | 1.8% |
| Honduras | 112 | 72.1 | 60.4 | 56.6 | -20.3% |
| Costa Rica | 20.2 | 14.9 | 6.0 | 11.3 | -17.6% |
| Others | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 8.2% |
| Total | 385 | 267 | 283 | 302 | -7.8% |
Top Suppliers of Melon to the United States in 2022:
- Guatemala (307.7K tons)
- Mexico (110.0K tons)
- Honduras (109.0K tons)
- Costa Rica (23.4K tons)
Melon Exports in the United States
In 2022, approx. 137K tons of melons were exported from the United States; which is down by -2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease.
In value terms, melon exports rose rapidly to $125M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
| Export of Melon in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 98.3 | 81.8 | 99.4 | 103 | 1.6% |
| Mexico | 10.0 | 5.7 | 8.1 | 7.4 | -9.5% |
| South Korea | 2.9 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 21.5% |
| Japan | 6.5 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | -18.6% |
| Others | 5.5 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 0.0% |
| Total | 123 | 102 | 118 | 125 | 0.5% |
Top Export Markets for Melon from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (115.9K tons)
- Mexico (12.0K tons)
- South Korea (3.2K tons)
- Japan (2.4K tons)
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Product coverage:
- FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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In February 2023, the price of melons per ton (CIF, US) was $724, a decrease of -3.5% compared to the month prior.
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