Asia-Pacific: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific melon market fell to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, melon production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

China (X tons) remains the largest melon producing country in Asia-Pacific, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Afghanistan (X tons), with a X% share.

In China, melon production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (X% per year) and Afghanistan (X% per year).

The average melon yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, the total area harvested in terms of melons production in Asia-Pacific stood at X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas shipments of melons increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Australia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Myanmar (X%). The following exporters - Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) - each accounted for an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, Myanmar (X%), Afghanistan (X%), India (X%) and Australia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Myanmar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Myanmar and Afghanistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (X% per year) and Myanmar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, melon export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Melon Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, imports of melons in Asia-Pacific fell to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), Japan (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the key importers of melons, together achieving X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Japan ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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