Mexico: Melon Market Overview 2020

Melon Market Size in Mexico

The revenue of the melon market in Mexico amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Melon consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Melon Production in Mexico

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed 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 production attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of melons in Mexico totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Melon yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its 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.

In 2018, the melon harvested area in Mexico amounted to X ha, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the melon harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2018, the amount of melons exported from Mexico amounted to X tonnes, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, melon exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, melon exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, melon exports attained their peak of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of melon 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 X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to the U.S. exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tonnes), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the U.S. was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Mexico, comprising X% of total melon exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the U.S. was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the melon export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for melons reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for melons remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the U.S. ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2018, the amount of melons imported into Mexico stood at X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, melon imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, melon imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, melon imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, melon imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes) was the main melon supplier to Mexico, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate 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 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the U.S. stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the melon import price continues to indicate a temperate slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for melons attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform