Belize: Melon Market Overview 2020

Melon Market Size in Belize

The revenue of the melon market in Belize amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, melon consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Belize

In value terms, melon production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, melon production continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon production reached its maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of melons in Belize stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the melon yield continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average melon yield attained its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the average melon yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the melon harvested area in Belize totaled X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the melon harvested area continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Melon harvested area peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Melon Exports

Exports from Belize

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of melons were exported from Belize; lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, melon exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon exports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, melon exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, melon exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Melon Imports

Imports into Belize

In 2018, the amount of melons imported into Belize stood at X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, melon imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, melon imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform