Mexico: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican melon market contracted to $X in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Melon Production in Mexico

In value terms, melon production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2020, the average yield of melons in Mexico was estimated at X tonnes per ha, increasing by X% on 2019. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The melon yield peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue 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.

The melon harvested area in Mexico shrank to X ha in 2020, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Mexico

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of melons increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports shrank notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes) was the main destination for melon exports from Mexico, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the U.S. was relatively modest.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) also remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Mexico.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the U.S. stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2010 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the U.S..

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to -X% per year.

Melon Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2020, overseas purchases of melons decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, melon imports contracted markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the U.S. (X tonnes) was the main melon supplier to Mexico, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. amounted to -X%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Mexico.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the U.S. totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average melon import price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the U.S..

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for melons in the world?

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China (14M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon consumption, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, melon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey (1.8M tonnes), eightfold. India (1.3M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.7% share.

What are the largest producers of melons in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of melon production was China (14M tonnes), comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (1.8M tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (1.3M tonnes), with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of melons to Mexico?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($4.5M) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Mexico.

What are the leading importers of melons from Mexico?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($59M) remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Mexico.

What is the average export price for melons in Mexico?

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In 2020, the average melon export price amounted to $552 per tonne, declining by -25.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for melons in Mexico?

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In 2020, the average melon import price amounted to $421 per tonne, dropping by -13.5% against the previous year.