Sweden: Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish melon market contracted sharply to $X in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 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. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Sweden

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of melons decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2019, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, melon exports reduced notably to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Norway (X tonnes) were the main destinations of melon exports from Sweden, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Germany, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Denmark totaled -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 2020, the average melon export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2020, imports of melons into Sweden dropped significantly to X tonnes, shrinking by -X% on 2019. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports contracted notably to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Sweden, together comprising X% of total imports. Denmark and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, 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, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest melon suppliers to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark and Brazil, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Brazil ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for melons in the world?

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China (14M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon consumption, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, melon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey (1.8M tonnes), eightfold. India (1.3M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.7% share.

What are the largest producers of melons in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of melon production was China (14M tonnes), comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (1.8M tonnes), eightfold. India (1.3M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of melons to Sweden?

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In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Sweden were Spain ($8.7M), the Netherlands ($7.1M) and Germany ($2M), with a combined 85% share of total imports. Denmark and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

What are the leading importers of melons from Sweden?

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In value terms, Denmark ($105K) remains the key foreign market for melon exports from Sweden, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($26K), with a 18% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for melons in Sweden?

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In 2020, the average melon export price amounted to $1,170 per tonne, reducing by -16.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for melons in Sweden?

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The average melon import price stood at $970 per tonne in 2020, surging by 11% against the previous year.

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