Egypt: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian melon market reached $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Egypt

In value terms, melon production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Egypt expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 harvested area of melons in Egypt dropped modestly to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of melons increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Egypt, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2019, imports of melons into Egypt declined notably to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports contracted markedly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main melon supplier to Egypt, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2019, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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