Pakistan: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani melon market contracted remarkably to $X in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Pakistan

In value terms, melon production contracted dramatically to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Pakistan fell to X tonnes per ha in 2019, which is down by -X% against 2018 figures. Overall, the yield faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average melon yield reached the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, 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.

In 2019, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Pakistan; declining by -X% compared with 2018. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Pakistan

Melon exports from Pakistan shrank to X tonnes in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, melon exports contracted slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tonnes) was the main destination for melon exports from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Qatar (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+X% per year) and Qatar (-X% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melon exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Afghanistan totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+X% per year) and Qatar (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average melon export price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, melon export price decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2017 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2019, supplies from abroad of melons decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports reduced to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Afghanistan (X tonnes) was the main supplier of melon to Pakistan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Afghanistan totaled -X%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Pakistan.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Afghanistan totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average melon import price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for melons in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of melon consumption was China (27M tonnes), accounting for 66% of total volume. Moreover, melon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey (1.8M tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (1.3M tonnes), with a 3.1% share.

What are the largest producers of melons in the world?

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China (27M tonnes) remains the largest melon producing country worldwide, accounting for 66% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (1.8M tonnes), more than tenfold. India (1.3M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of melons to Pakistan?

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In value terms, Afghanistan ($361K) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Pakistan.

What are the leading importers of melons from Pakistan?

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In value terms, Afghanistan ($303K) emerged as the key foreign market for melon exports from Pakistan, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait ($18K), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 2.8% share.

What is the average export price for melons in Pakistan?

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In 2019, the average melon export price amounted to $484 per tonne, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for melons in Pakistan?

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In 2019, the average melon import price amounted to $346 per tonne, with a decrease of -8.3% against the previous year.