Afghanistan: Melon Market 2020

Melon Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the melon market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, melon consumption continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the melon market reached its peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the melon market failed to regain its momentum.

Melon Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, melon production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, melon production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Afghanistan melon production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of melons in Afghanistan stood at X ton per ha, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the melon yield continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. The global melon yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of melons in Afghanistan amounted to X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the melon harvested area continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the melon harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, approx. X tons of melons were exported from Afghanistan; coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, melon exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, melon exports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, melon exports continue to indicate a precipitous downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Afghanistan exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main exporters of melons in 2018, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Honduras (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Brazil (X%), the U.S. (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Mexico (X%) and Costa Rica (X%).

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Guatemala ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. Honduras, Brazil, the U.S., Costa Rica, Mexico and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main exporting countries, Honduras recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The melon export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the melon export price continues to indicate a deep decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for melons reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

Melon imports into Afghanistan amounted to X tons in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon imports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Afghanistan imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, melon imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, melon imports reached their peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of melon imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), the UK (X%), Canada (X%) and Germany (X%). The following importers - Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of melons imports. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), France (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Portugal (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Italy and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%), the UK (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of France and the Netherlands increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while the UK (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons into Afghanistan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The melon import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the melon import price, however, continues to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for melons reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for melons remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform