Saudi Arabia: Melon Market Overview 2020

Melon Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The revenue of the melon market in Saudi Arabia amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, melon consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the melon market reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the melon market failed to regain its momentum.

Melon Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, melon production continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, melon production reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, melon production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of melons in Saudi Arabia totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the melon yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield reached its peak figure level at X tonne per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Melon harvested area in Saudi Arabia amounted to X ha in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the melon harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of melons were exported from Saudi Arabia; declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, melon exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of melon exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, melon exports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) was the main destination for melon exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled -X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total melon exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average melon export price amounted to $X per tonne, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the melon export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for melons reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for melons remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates.

Melon Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Melon imports into Saudi Arabia amounted to X tonnes in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, melon imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, melon imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Jordan (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Yemen (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+X% per year) and Yemen (+X% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total melon imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average melon import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the melon import price continues to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform