Sweden: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish melon market amounted to $X in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Sweden

In value terms, melon production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production enjoyed a pronounced increase. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of melons in Sweden was estimated at X kg per ha in 2019, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the melon harvested area in Sweden was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2019, overseas shipments of melons decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2018, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, melon exports rose rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tonnes) was the main destination for melon exports from Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Norway (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average melon export price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, melon export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Melon Imports

Imports into Sweden

Melon imports into Sweden expanded notably to X tonnes in 2019, increasing by X% on 2018 figures. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Denmark (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Sweden were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Brazil and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

What are the leading suppliers of melons to Sweden?

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In value terms, Spain ($11M), the Netherlands ($8.1M) and Denmark ($2.2M) appeared to be the largest melon suppliers to Sweden, with a combined 85% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Brazil and the UK, which together accounted for a further 13%.

What are the leading importers of melons from Sweden?

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In value terms, Denmark ($533K) remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Sweden, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($20K), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for melons in Sweden?

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The average melon export price stood at $1,362 per tonne in 2019, jumping by 16% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for melons in Sweden?

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In 2019, the average melon import price amounted to $876 per tonne, reducing by -4.3% against the previous year.