Europe: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Europe

The Europe melon market reached $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Europe

In value terms, melon production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Ukraine, Greece, Portugal and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average melon yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the melon yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The melon harvested area contracted to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main exporter of melons, comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and France (X%).

Exports from Spain decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Italy emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) and Italy (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Spain saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest melon supplying countries in Europe were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Melon Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of melons imported in Europe reduced to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Poland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Poland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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