Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States
- Exports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States
Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States (CIF) - 2023
In December 2023, the average import price for melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes amounted to $615 per ton, growing by 2.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2023 when the average import price increased by 26% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $680 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to December 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Honduras ($898 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($455 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 Guatemala (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Price for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States (FOB) - 2023
The average export price for melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes stood at $975 per ton in December 2023, picking up by 16% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,071 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to December 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +0.1% per month.
Imports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States
In 2022, imports of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes into the United States amounted to 1.6M tons, picking up by 2.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, imports of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes rose remarkably to $831M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 7.4%.
| Import of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mexico | 508 | 425 | 467 | 518 | 0.7% |
| Guatemala | 232 | 177 | 211 | 214 | -2.7% |
| Honduras | 154 | 100 | 85.4 | 75.3 | -21.2% |
| Costa Rica | 23.1 | 16.4 | 6.8 | 13.0 | -17.4% |
| Others | 7.4 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 9.9 | 10.2% |
| Total | 925 | 724 | 778 | 831 | -3.5% |
Top Suppliers of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh to the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (946.0K tons)
- Guatemala (433.7K tons)
- Honduras (144.2K tons)
- Costa Rica (26.9K tons)
Exports of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States
In 2022, the amount of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes exported from the United States fell to 363K tons, declining by -11.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 5.7% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 410K tons, and then shrank in the following year.
In value terms, exports of melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); freshes contracted modestly to $283M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $297M, and then declined slightly in the following year.
| Export of Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 230 | 227 | 274 | 256 | 3.6% |
| Mexico | 10.8 | 6.0 | 8.8 | 7.6 | -11.1% |
| Others | 19.3 | 19.1 | 14.8 | 20.3 | 1.7% |
| Total | 260 | 252 | 297 | 283 | 2.9% |
Top Export Markets for Melons (Including Watermelons) and Papaws (Papayas); Fresh from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (338.5K tons)
- Mexico (12.3K tons)
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In August 2022, the watermelon price per ton stood at $307, surging by 37% against the previous month.
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In June 2022, the watermelon price per ton amounted to $492 per ton, declining by -3.7% against the previous month.
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The average import watermelon price per ton stood at $540 in Apr 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous month.
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From 2017 to 2023, Melon imports saw steady growth, reaching $379M in 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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In August 2022, the melon price per ton amounted to $308.1, dropping by -53.5% against the previous month.
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In July 2022, the papaya price per ton amounted to $658, almost unchanged from the previous month.
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In May 2022, the papaya price per ton amounted to $678 per ton, which is down by -3.1% against the previous month.
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In 2020, American papaya imports reached $134M, the highest point over the last decade. Both in volume and value terms, imports grow for the second year in a row despite the pandemic. Mexico and Guatemala rule the American import market, comprising 98% of the total volume of shipments to the U.S. In 2020, the average papaya import price in the U.S. rose by +2% compared to the previous year's figures.
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