U.S. - Melons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. Melon Import Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the melon price per ton stood at $308.1 (CIF, US), which is down by -53.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 an increase of 16% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $675.8 per ton. From July 2022 to August 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($339.0 per ton), while the price for Canada ($156.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Melon Imports
In August 2022, supplies from abroad of melons decreased by -38.2% to 1.6K tons, falling for the fourth consecutive month after two months of growth. In general, imports faced a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 42% against the previous month.
In value terms, melon imports reduced notably to $490K (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 32% month-to-month.
U.S. Melon Imports by Country
In August 2022, Mexico (1.2K tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon to the United States, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (335 tons), fourfold.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico amounted to -15.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (0.0% per month) and Portugal (0.0% per month).
In value terms, Mexico ($401K) constituted the largest supplier of melon to the United States, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($52K), with an 11% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at -24.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (0.0% per month) and Portugal (0.0% per month).
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Product coverage:
- FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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