Global Melon Market Overview 2021

Melon Market Size

In 2020, the global melon market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Melon Production

In value terms, melon production expanded modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

China (X tonnes) remains the largest melon producing country worldwide, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tonnes), eightfold. India (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

The global average melon yield stood at X tonnes per ha in 2020, remaining stable against 2019. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. The global yield peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, approx. X ha of melons were harvested worldwide; approximately reflecting the year before. in general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Production by Country

China (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tonnes), eightfold. India (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, melon production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Melon Exports

Exports

Global melon exports fell slightly to X tonnes in 2020, reducing by -X% on the previous year's figure. in general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports stood at $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Guatemala (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes) and Honduras (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports of melons in 2020. The Netherlands (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the U.S. (X%). The following exporters - China (X tonnes), Costa Rica (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Morocco (X tonnes), Uzbekistan (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in China, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest melon supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Honduras ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain amounted to +X%. in the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Honduras (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average melon export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while Guatemala ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports

In 2020, global imports of melons reduced to X tonnes, waning by -X% compared with 2019. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Global imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, melon imports shrank modestly to $X in 2020. in general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main importers of melons, together generating X% of total imports. The following importers - Portugal (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon imports into the U.S. stood at -X%. at the same time, Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Portugal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. by contrast, Germany (-X%), Belgium (-X%), the UK (-X%) and Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+X p.p.), France (+X p.p.) and Spain (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2020, the share of the UK (-X p.p.) and the U.S. (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest melon importing markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of global imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, Canada, Spain, Belgium and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average melon import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Global import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the U.S. ($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 other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform