Poland: Melon Market 2022

Melon Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish melon market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Melon Production in Poland

In value terms, melon production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of melons in Poland totaled less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against 2020 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of melons in Poland was estimated at less than X ha, remaining stable against 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of melons increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tonnes) was the main destination for melon exports from Poland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tonnes), threefold. Belarus (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+X% per year) and Belarus (-X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lithuania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average melon export price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of melons was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a prominent 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 2021. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Poland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (+X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Poland were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform