Iran: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Iran

The Iranian melon market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Iran

In value terms, melon production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Melon production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Iran dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The melon harvested area in Iran dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Melon Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, overseas shipments of melons increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Iran, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Oman (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, export price indicated slight growth 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 increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Melon Imports

Imports into Iran

Melon imports into Iran plummeted to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest melon supplier to Iran, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman stood at X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X) were the largest melon suppliers to Iran.

In terms of the main suppliers, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Oman stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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