Benelux: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux melon market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Benelux

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of melon production was the Netherlands (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume.

In the Netherlands, melon production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average melon yield dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the melon yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Benelux; standing approx. at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value 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 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of melons. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Melon Imports

Imports in Benelux

For the third consecutive year, Benelux recorded decline in purchases abroad of melons, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of melons. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, melon imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

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