Spain: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish melon market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced reduction. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Spain

In value terms, melon production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Melon production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Spain shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average melon 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Spain; waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Melon Exports

Exports from Spain

For the third consecutive year, Spain recorded decline in shipments abroad of melons, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from Spain, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for melon exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of melons, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest melon supplier to Spain, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Senegal (X tons), fivefold. Morocco (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 Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Spain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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