EU: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in the EU

The EU melon market reached $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. in general, consumption showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in the EU

In value terms, melon production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. in general, production saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of melon production in 2020 were Spain (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes), together comprising X% of total production. These countries were followed by Portugal, Greece and Romania, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Portugal, while melon production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average melon yield expanded modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, growing by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon yield reached the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in the European Union; reducing by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Production by Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of melon production in 2020 were Spain (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total production. These countries were followed by Portugal, Greece and Romania, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Portugal, while melon production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Exports

Exports in the EU

Melon exports fell to X tonnes in 2020, declining by -X% against 2019 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2019, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, melon exports reduced slightly to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Spain (X tonnes) represented the largest exporter of melons, making up X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by France (X%). Italy (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon exports from Spain stood at +X%. at the same time, the Netherlands (+X%) and Italy (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. by contrast, France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2020, the share of France (-X p.p.) and Spain (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Spain, melon exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The melon export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2020, overseas purchases of melons decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports totaled $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of melons, namely the Netherlands, France, Germany and Spain, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Portugal (X tonnes), generating a X% share of total imports. Belgium (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes), Denmark (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) occupied a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest melon importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Poland, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The melon import price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2014 to 2020, the growth in terms of the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform