MENA: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in MENA

The MENA's melon market reached $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in MENA

In value terms, melon production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest melon producing country in MENA, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with a X% share.

In Turkey, melon production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In 2022, the average melon yield in MENA amounted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the melon yield remained 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of melons production in MENA shrank to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 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 failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports in MENA

Melon exports declined to X tons in 2022, falling by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons), distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main exporters of melons, together constituting X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Iran ($X) and Jordan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports in MENA

Melon imports dropped slightly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports totaled $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iraq represented the major importer of melons in MENA, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%), Oman (X%) and Qatar (X%). The following importers - Bahrain (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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