China: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in China

The Chinese melon market declined slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in China

In value terms, melon production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melons in China totaled X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of melons production in China reached X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Melon Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, exports of melons from China skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), threefold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Vietnam amounted to 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).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam totaled 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

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated pronounced 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 export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Macao SAR ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of melons increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed notable growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) was the main melon supplier to China, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Myanmar amounted to X%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to China.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Myanmar totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Myanmar amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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