Global Melon Market 2023

Melon Market Size

In 2021, the global melon market decreased by -0.3% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Melon Production

In value terms, melon production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

China (X tons) remains the largest melon producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

In China, melon production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+0.4% per year) and India (+5.7% per year).

The global average melon yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 2.7%. Over the period under review, the average melon yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the global harvested area of melons contracted to X ha, which is down by -2% against 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 4.1%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Melon Exports

Exports

In 2021, approx. X tons of melons were exported worldwide; with a decrease of -6.9% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 9.3% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 9%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Spain (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Honduras (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons), Mexico (X tons), China (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together resulting at 88% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest melon supplier worldwide, comprising 22% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+3.8% per year) and Brazil (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of melons increased by 0.3% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 7.8%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 9.8%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) represented the main importer of melons, making up 26% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together achieving a 44% share of total imports. The following importers - Portugal (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) - each recorded a 9.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon imports into the United States stood at -1.1%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+92.6%), Hong Kong SAR (+19.9%), Saudi Arabia (+15.2%) and Spain (+4.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +92.6% from 2012-2021. The Netherlands, France, the UK and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Portugal (-1.1%), Canada (-1.3%) and Belgium (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Spain increased by +1.7 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 40% of global imports. Germany, the UK, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Hong Kong SAR, Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +106.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 5.8% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+7.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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