Netherlands: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch melon market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a noticeable reduction. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Melon production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average melon yield in the Netherlands shrank to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the yield recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 the Netherlands amounted to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of melons into the Netherlands declined to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Honduras (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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