Eastern Asia: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian melon market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, melon production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant 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 appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon production, comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to X%.

In 2022, the average yield of melons in Eastern Asia reached X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon yield reached the maximum level 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 melon harvested area in Eastern Asia totaled X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Melon Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of melons were exported in Eastern Asia; growing by X% on 2021. Overall, exports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of melons, namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melons exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest melon supplier in Eastern Asia.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

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

Melon Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, imports of melons in Eastern Asia dropped to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR was the major importer of melons in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by China (X%) and Macao SAR (X%). South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Hong Kong SAR was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melons imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Macao SAR and South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), China (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Hong Kong SAR (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of China (X p.p.) and Japan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Japan ($X) and Macao SAR ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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