Australia and Oceania: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the melon market in Australia and Oceania increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, melon production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Australia stood at X%.

The average melon yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 melon harvested area in Australia and Oceania declined slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Melon exports dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports declined to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated mild growth 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%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. New Zealand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melons exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Australia, melon exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (X%).

Melon Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of melons imported in Australia and Oceania reduced to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Papua New Guinea (X tons), French Polynesia (X tons) and Marshall Islands (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into New Zealand decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, French Polynesia (X%), Marshall Islands (X%) and New Caledonia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, French Polynesia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Fiji (X%) and Papua New Guinea (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Marshall Islands and Fiji increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Caledonia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by French Polynesia, with an X% share.

In New Zealand, melon imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Caledonia (X% per year) and French Polynesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth 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 import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

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