Australia and Oceania: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the melon market in Australia and Oceania increased by 1.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon production, accounting for 98% of total volume. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total production.

In Australia, melon production increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average melon yield in Australia and Oceania rose slightly to X tons per ha, growing by 4.3% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the melon yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 2022, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Australia and Oceania; dropping by -3.9% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of melons exported in Australia and Oceania dropped to X tons, reducing by -14.4% against the previous year. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -35.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports dropped to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +6.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2022. New Zealand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melons exports, with a CAGR of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +1.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 17%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.9%).

Melon Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, melon imports in Australia and Oceania rose modestly to X tons, surging by 4% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 202% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 299%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand was the major importer of melons in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 54% of total imports in 2022. French Polynesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by New Caledonia (13%), Papua New Guinea (5.7%) and Marshall Islands (5.1%). Fiji (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon imports into New Zealand stood at -11.9%. At the same time, French Polynesia (+69.5%), Marshall Islands (+45.8%) and New Caledonia (+4.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, French Polynesia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +69.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Fiji (-3.8%) and Papua New Guinea (-9.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Marshall Islands increased by +16, +9.8 and +5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in Australia and Oceania, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Caledonia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by French Polynesia, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand totaled -10.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Caledonia (+2.8% per year) and French Polynesia (+54.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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