Belgium: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in Belgium

In 2020, the Belgian melon market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2020, shipments abroad of melons decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main destinations of melon exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, which accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Luxembourg ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Luxembourg totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2020, the amount of melons imported into Belgium shrank to X tonnes, waning by -X% against 2019. In general, imports recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, melon imports reduced to $X in 2020. Overall, imports saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Morocco and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Morocco, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest melon suppliers to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Italy and Morocco, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Morocco recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average melon import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for Morocco ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform