MERCOSUR: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR melon market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, melon production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of melon production was Brazil (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Venezuela (X tons), fourfold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Venezuela (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

The average melon yield declined to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of melons production in MERCOSUR dropped to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Melon exports reduced to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against 2021 figures. The total export volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, melon exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melons exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest melon supplier in MERCOSUR.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Melon Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the major importers of melons in MERCOSUR, together mixing up X% of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Uruguay (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a X% share.

In Argentina, melon imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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