Poland: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in Poland

In 2019, the Polish melon market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2012, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Melon Production in Poland

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The average yield of melons in Poland was estimated at X kg per ha in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw 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 2019, the total area harvested in terms of melons production in Poland stood at X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2019, overseas shipments of melons increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon exports soared to $X in 2019. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tonnes) was the main destination for melon exports from Poland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Lithuania ($X) were the largest markets for melon exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

France (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average melon export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, melon export price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2019, supplies from abroad of melons decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2013, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Brazil (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, Ukraine, Costa Rica and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Portugal, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest melon suppliers to Poland, together comprising X% of total imports. Portugal, Costa Rica, the Netherlands and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Ukraine ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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), comprising approx. 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. India (1.3M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.1% share.

What are the largest producers of melons in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of melon production was China (27M tonnes), 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 Poland?

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In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Poland were Germany ($4.3M), Spain ($3.1M) and Brazil ($2.9M), with a combined 63% share of total imports. Portugal, Costa Rica, the Netherlands and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

What are the leading importers of melons from Poland?

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In value terms, France ($105K), Ukraine ($74K) and Lithuania ($34K) appeared to be the largest markets for melon exported from Poland worldwide, together accounting for 87% of total exports.

What is the average export price for melons in Poland?

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In 2019, the average melon export price amounted to $1,190 per tonne, increasing by 24% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for melons in Poland?

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In 2019, the average melon import price amounted to $939 per tonne, falling by -14.4% against the previous year.