China: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in China

In 2020, the Chinese melon market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. in general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Melon consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Melon Production in China

In value terms, melon production rose sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Melon production peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of melons in China expanded slightly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average melon yield attained the peak level in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of melons production in China amounted to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production attained the maximum in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Melon Exports

Exports from China

In 2020, shipments abroad of melons increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. in general, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Viet Nam (X tonnes), Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) were the main destinations of melon exports from China, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Thailand, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Viet Nam ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melon exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Viet Nam stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and Malaysia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average melon export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. in general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, melon export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Viet Nam ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Malaysia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into China

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of melons were imported into China; jumping by X% compared with 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports soared to $X in 2020. in general, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Brazil (X tonnes) constituted the largest melon supplier to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brunei Darussalam (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brunei Darussalam (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to China were Brunei Darussalam ($X), Brazil ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Brunei Darussalam recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average melon import price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform