Azerbaijan: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani melon market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, melon production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 86% against the previous year. Melon production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melons in Azerbaijan reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -2.9% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 7.3%. Over the period under review, the average melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of melons in Azerbaijan declined to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, shipments abroad of melons increased by 117% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6,614% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 11,492% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belarus (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine stood at +304.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+15.1% per year) and Belarus (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for melon exported from Azerbaijan worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +549.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -24.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 142% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Ukraine (+60.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melons decreased by -29.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 31,795% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 37,557%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. Costa Rica (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran amounted to +32.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+2.6% per year) and Costa Rica (+28.8% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Azerbaijan, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran totaled +44.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+11.5% per year) and Thailand (+51.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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