Angola: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Angola

The Angolan melon market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 144% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Angola

In value terms, melon production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate significant growth. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of melons in Angola stood at less than X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 in Angola totaled less than X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of melons, when their volume decreased by -66.3% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 430%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, melon exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 273%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) was the main destination for melon exports from Angola, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X kg), fourfold. Bahamas (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +19.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+34.6% per year) and Bahamas (-10.6% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Angola, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahamas, with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Portugal totaled +27.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-1.9% per year) and Bahamas (-13.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 211% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahamas ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+92.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, overseas purchases of melons were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 660% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 318% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X kg) and Namibia (X kg) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Angola, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +61.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Angola were Portugal ($X), Namibia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +39.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -10.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 61% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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