Asia-Pacific: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific vegetable and melon market reached $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X.4B. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, vegetable and melon production stood at $X.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X.2B. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest vegetable and melon producing country in Asia-Pacific, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable and melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X tons), with a X% share.

In China, vegetable and melon production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables and melons in Asia-Pacific reached X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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.

The vegetable and melon harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons exported in Asia-Pacific rose notably to X tons, surging by X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports stood at $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the major exporter of vegetables and melons, committing X% of total exports. India (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Afghanistan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Afghanistan (X%), Myanmar (X%), Pakistan (X%) and India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (X%) and Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan and Afghanistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest vegetable and melon supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

In China, vegetable and melon exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were imported in Asia-Pacific; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports stood at $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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Japan (X tons), Nepal (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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