Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China - 2023

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  1. Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China
  4. Imports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China

Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes amounted to $1,535 per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($2,205 per ton), while the average price for exports to Macao SAR ($264 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes stood at $132 per ton in December 2023, dropping by -3.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2023 an increase of 138% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,073 per ton in October 2023; however, from November 2023 to December 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($926 per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($117 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China

In 2022, the amount of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes exported from China soared to 161K tons, jumping by 33% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes surged to $196M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam69.268.748.382.25.9%
Malaysia18.418.57.56.5-29.3%
SingaporeN/A1.35.85.8111.2%
Thailand14.514.93.05.1-29.4%
Russia2.44.43.75.027.7%
Mongolia0.30.20.20.2-12.6%
Hong Kong SAR78.3N/AN/AN/A0%
Macao SAR1.5N/AN/AN/A0%
Others5.372.477.091.1158.1%
Total1901801451961.0%

Top Export Markets for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh from China in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (65.6K tons)
  2. Malaysia (5.9K tons)
  3. Singapore (5.2K tons)
  4. Thailand (5.0K tons)
  5. Russia (3.2K tons)
  6. Mongolia (2.0K tons)

Imports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes was finally on the rise to reach 95K tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a precipitous setback.

In value terms, imports of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes soared to $15M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a dramatic descent.

Import of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Myanmar29.1N/A0.39.3-31.6%
Philippines0.81.42.33.055.4%
Vietnam15.516.310.32.6-44.8%
Others0.10.30.10.10.0%
Total45.418.013.015.0-30.9%

Top Suppliers of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh to China in 2022:

  1. Myanmar (81.5K tons)
  2. Vietnam (11.1K tons)
  3. Philippines (2.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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