Australia: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Australia

The Australian melon market stood at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight decrease. 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

In value terms, melon production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average melon yield in Australia totaled X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. 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 appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the 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 2022, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Australia; leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Melon Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of melons were exported from Australia; which is down by X% on the year before. In general, total exports indicated a temperate expansion 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 was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from Australia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Singapore ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for melon exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Japan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2019, approx. X tons of melons were imported into Australia; picking up by X% on 2018 figures. Overall, imports, however, faced a dramatic slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports soared to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, New Zealand (X tons) was the main melon supplier to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand stood at X%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted significant growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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