Global Melon Market
Market Overview
In 
, the global melon market increased by % to $, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by % against the previous year. Global consumption peaked in and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, melon production rose markedly to $ in estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. Global production peaked in and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
The country with the largest volume of melon production was China ( tonnes), accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey ( tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India ( tonnes), with a % share.
In China, melon production expanded at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007-. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+% per year) and India (+% per year).
In, the global average melon yield was estimated at tonnes per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average melon yield attained the maximum level at tonnes per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to , 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.
In, approx. ha of melons were harvested worldwide; picking up by % on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The global harvested area peaked at ha in 2010; afterwards, it flattened through to .
, the global melon market increased by % to $, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by % against the previous year. Global consumption peaked in and is expected to retain growth in years to come.In value terms, melon production rose markedly to $
in estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. Global production peaked in and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.The country with the largest volume of melon production was China (
tonnes), accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, melon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey ( tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India ( tonnes), with a % share.In China, melon production expanded at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007-. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+% per year) and India (+% per year).In
, the global average melon yield was estimated at tonnes per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average melon yield attained the maximum level at tonnes per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to , 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.In
, approx. ha of melons were harvested worldwide; picking up by % on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The global harvested area peaked at ha in 2010; afterwards, it flattened through to .Consumption
In , global melon consumption stood at tonnes, surging by % compared with 2019. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume in and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
The global melon market value amounted to $ in , picking up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of % y-o-y. Global consumption peaked in and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
, global melon consumption stood at tonnes, surging by % compared with 2019. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume in and is expected to retain growth in the near future.The global melon market value amounted to $
in , picking up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of % y-o-y. Global consumption peaked in and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.Consumption By Country
China ( tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon consumption, accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, melon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey ( tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India ( tonnes), with a % share.
In China, melon consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007-. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Turkey (+% per year) and India (+% per year).
In value terms, China ($) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($). It was followed by India.
From 2007 to, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Turkey (+% per year) and India (-% per year).
In, the highest levels of melon per capita consumption was registered in Kazakhstan ( kg per person), followed by Turkey ( kg per person), Iran ( kg per person) and Afghanistan ( kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of melon was estimated at kg per person.
From 2007 to, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the melon per capita consumption in Kazakhstan totaled +%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Turkey (-% per year) and Iran (-% per year).
tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon consumption, accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, melon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey ( tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India ( tonnes), with a % share.In China, melon consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007-. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Turkey (+% per year) and India (+% per year).In value terms, China ($
) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($). It was followed by India.From 2007 to
, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Turkey (+% per year) and India (-% per year).In
, the highest levels of melon per capita consumption was registered in Kazakhstan ( kg per person), followed by Turkey ( kg per person), Iran ( kg per person) and Afghanistan ( kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of melon was estimated at kg per person.From 2007 to
, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the melon per capita consumption in Kazakhstan totaled +%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Turkey (-% per year) and Iran (-% per year).Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for melon worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
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