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Puerto Rico: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Puerto Rico

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Puerto Rican melon market, when its value increased by 3.3% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Puerto Rico consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, melon production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31%. Puerto Rico production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average melon yield in Puerto Rico reached X tons per ha, growing by 3.2% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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.

In 2021, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Puerto Rico; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Honduras (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons), Mexico (X tons), China (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) was the major exporter of melons in the world, making up 88% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest melon supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 22% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+3.8% per year) and Brazil (+2.3% per year).

Melon Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the major importer of melons, committing 26% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (8.8%), the UK (7.5%), Canada (6.4%), Germany (5.8%) and Spain (5%). Portugal (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -1.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+92.6%), Hong Kong SAR (+19.9%), Saudi Arabia (+15.2%) and Spain (+4.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +92.6% from 2012-2021. The Netherlands, France, the UK and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Portugal (-1.1%), Canada (-1.3%), Italy (-2.6%) and Belgium (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (+1.7 p.p.) and Spain (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -3.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 40% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +106.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for melons in the world?

The country with the largest volume of melon consumption was China, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, melon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey, eightfold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.7% share.

What are the largest producers of melons in the world?

The country with the largest volume of melon production was China, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India, with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of melons to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest melon importing markets into Puerto Rico were the United States, France and the Netherlands, together comprising 40% of total imports. Germany, the UK, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

What are the leading importers of melons from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Spain remains the largest melon supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 22% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands, with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 10% share.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the melon market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023