Belgium: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Belgian melon market, when its value increased by 13% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate 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 somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of melons decreased by -35.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from Belgium, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Germany and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for melon exported from Belgium were Luxembourg ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 84% of total exports. Germany and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +7.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of melons increased by 0.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 4.9% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Belgium, with a combined 88% share of total imports. Germany, Morocco, Italy and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +40.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, Morocco and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Among the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +38.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 19%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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