Haiti: Melon Market 2020

Melon Market Size in Haiti

The revenue of the melon market in Haiti amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, melon consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the melon market attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the melon market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Haiti

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, melon production, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, melon production attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, melon production growth failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average melon yield in Haiti stood at X ton per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the melon yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the melon yield reached its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the melon yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of melons in Haiti totaled X ha, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The global melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Melon Exports

Exports from Haiti

In 2018, the amount of melons exported from Haiti totaled X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, melon exports continue to indicate a deep decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon exports reached their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, melon exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Haiti exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the largest exporters of melonsacross the globe, together recording approx. X% of total exports. Honduras (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Guatemala ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. Honduras, Brazil, the U.S., Costa Rica, Mexico and Haiti lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the melon export price in Haiti amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon export price continues to indicate a temperate descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for melons reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for melons remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Haiti

In 2018, the amount of melons imported into Haiti stood at X tons, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, melon imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon imports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, melon imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, melon imports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of melon imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) was the main importer of melons, creating X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total imports. Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of melons imports. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), France (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Portugal (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Italy and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%), the UK (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of the UK (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons into Haiti, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In the U.S., melon imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the melon import price in Haiti amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon import price, however, continues to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for melons attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for melons failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, 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