Africa: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Africa

The African melon market rose notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Africa

In value terms, melon production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Morocco (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tunisia (X tons), with a X% share.

In Morocco, melon production plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

The average melon yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Africa; approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Melon Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of melons decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, melon exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the main exporter of melons in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of melons. At the same time, Senegal (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Morocco, melon exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Melon Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of melons was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild increase. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mauritania (X tons), distantly followed by Libya (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) were the largest importers of melons, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Mali (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon importing markets in Africa were Mauritius ($X), Seychelles ($X) and Cabo Verde ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Libya, South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania, Botswana, Mali, Namibia and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mali, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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