Southern Asia: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian melon market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Melon Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, melon production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of melon production was India (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Afghanistan (X tons), threefold.

In India, melon production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

The average melon yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% on the year before. Overall, the yield saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 harvested area of melons in Southern Asia rose modestly to X ha, surging by X% against 2021. The total harvested area indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of melons exported in Southern Asia fell to X tons, dropping by X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of melons, namely India and Afghanistan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest melon supplying countries in Southern Asia were India ($X) and Afghanistan ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Afghanistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Melon Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of melons decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) was the key importer of melons, creating X% of total imports. Maldives (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by India (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

Imports into Pakistan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Maldives (X%) and India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Maldives emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Maldives (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Maldives, melon imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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