Saudi Arabia: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Saudi Arabia

After three years of growth, the Saudi melon market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, melon production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average melon yield in Saudi Arabia expanded to X tons per ha, surging by X% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, the melon harvested area in Saudi Arabia totaled X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Melon Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of melons exported from Saudi Arabia reduced sharply to X tons, declining by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt amounted to X%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melons exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to X% per year.

Melon Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, purchases abroad of melons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) 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, Yemen (X tons), sixfold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Jordan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Yemen (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Yemen (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) and Yemen ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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