Honduras: Melon Market Overview 2020

Melon Market Size in Honduras

The revenue of the melon market in Honduras amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the melon market attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the melon market failed to regain its momentum.

Melon Production in Honduras

In value terms, melon production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, melon production continues to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Melon production peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In 2018, the average yield of melons in Honduras totaled X tonne per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the melon yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield reached its maximum level at X tonne per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, 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.

Melon harvested area in Honduras stood at X ha in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, melon harvested area increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Melon harvested area peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Melon Exports

Exports from Honduras

In 2018, the amount of melons exported from Honduras amounted to X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, melon exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, melon exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Melon Imports

Imports into Honduras

In 2018, the melon imports into Honduras totaled X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, melon imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, melon imports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, melon imports attained their maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform