Pakistan: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in Pakistan

In 2020, the Pakistani melon market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Pakistan

In value terms, melon production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Melon production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of melons in Pakistan expanded significantly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The melon yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the harvested area of melons in Pakistan fell to X ha, which is down by -X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2020, overseas shipments of melons decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports dropped notably to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) was the main destination for melon exports from Pakistan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tonnes), fourfold. Qatar (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates 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, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melon exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-X% per year) and Kuwait (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted buoyant growth. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2020, purchases abroad of melons increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon imports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed perceptible growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan totaled +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Afghanistan totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average melon import price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan 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) remains the largest melon consuming country worldwide, 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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China (14M tonnes) remains the largest melon producing country worldwide, 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. India (1.3M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of melons to Pakistan?

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In value terms, Afghanistan ($2.2M) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Pakistan.

What are the leading importers of melons from Pakistan?

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In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($41K) emerged as the key foreign market for melon exports from Pakistan, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Qatar ($8K), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 8.5% share.

What is the average export price for melons in Pakistan?

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The average melon export price stood at $752 per tonne in 2020, growing by 92% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for melons in Pakistan?

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The average melon import price stood at $260 per tonne in 2020, declining by -8.9% against the previous year.