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View PricingIn 2024, Spanish Melon Exports Increase by 6% to Reach $339 Million
Spain Melon Exports
In 2024, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of melons, when their volume increased by 7.7% to 346K tons. In general, exports, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 456K tons. From 2020 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, melon exports rose sharply to $381M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2014 to 2024; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Melon in Spain (million USD) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| France | 105 | 91.1 | 106 | 102 | 119 | 117 | 114 | 118 | 84.0 | 88.0 |
| Germany | 73.0 | 64.5 | 70.8 | 74.2 | 74.6 | 74.5 | 81.3 | 77.6 | 80.0 | 87.3 |
| United Kingdom | 40.2 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.5 | 45.0 | 40.6 | 41.6 | 41.5 | 46.6 | 37.2 |
| Netherlands | 37.5 | 33.4 | 34.3 | 35.4 | 36.6 | 36.1 | 36.7 | 32.8 | 33.1 | 33.8 |
| Portugal | 23.3 | 20.9 | 28.1 | 24.3 | 25.3 | 25.5 | 24.8 | 22.2 | 22.1 | 24.2 |
| Switzerland | 8.1 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 8.0 | 9.6 | 12.7 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 11.6 |
| Italy | 8.5 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 10.0 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 11.2 |
| Sweden | 8.5 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 8.2 | 9.3 | 9.9 | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Others | 36.2 | 32.1 | 32.3 | 33.0 | 38.1 | 35.8 | 41.4 | 38.9 | 32.7 | 37.9 |
| Total | 340 | 301 | 330 | 324 | 362 | 357 | 368 | 358 | 320 | 339 |
Exports by Country
Germany (84K tons), France (82K tons) and the Netherlands (39K tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from Spain, together comprising 64% of total exports. the UK, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.
From 2014 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +2.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, France ($88M), Germany ($87M) and the UK ($37M) appeared to be the largest markets for melon exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for 63% of total exports. the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.
Switzerland, with a CAGR of +4.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2024, the melon price amounted to $1,055 per ton (FOB, Spain), picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($1,656 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($871 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the melon market in Spain. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Spain
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
