Saudi Arabia: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2019, after five years of decline, there was growth in the Saudi melon market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Melon Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, melon production reduced to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, the average yield of melons in Saudi Arabia shrank modestly to X tonnes per ha, waning by -X% on the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The melon yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The melon harvested area in Saudi Arabia stood at X ha in 2019, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2019, overseas shipments of melons decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports dropped to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tonnes), Qatar (X tonnes) and the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) were the main destinations of melon exports from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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

From 2007 to 2019, 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: Bahrain (-X% per year) and Qatar (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2019, supplies from abroad of melons increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports rose remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tonnes), Yemen (X tonnes) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Jordan (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Yemen ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest melon suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Jordan (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2019, the average melon import price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2007 to 2019, 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for melons in the world?

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China (27M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon consumption, accounting for 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (1.3M tonnes), with a 3.1% share.

What are the largest producers of melons in the world?

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China (27M tonnes) remains the largest melon producing country worldwide, 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 Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Jordan ($2.1M), Yemen ($1.4M) and India ($276K), together accounting for 65% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of melons from Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($47K) remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain ($20K), with a 23% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for melons in Saudi Arabia?

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In 2019, the average melon export price amounted to $993 per tonne, waning by -4.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for melons in Saudi Arabia?

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In 2019, the average melon import price amounted to $674 per tonne, falling by -13.3% against the previous year.