Benelux: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux melon market totaled $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 8.7%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Benelux

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of melon production was the Netherlands (X tons), accounting for 100% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

The average melon yield dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1.4%. Over the period under review, the melon yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 stood at X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of melons decreased by -19.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 9.3%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of melons. Belgium (-13.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+7.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -7.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest melon supplier in Benelux, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +2.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.5%).

Melon Imports

Imports in Benelux

For the third consecutive year, Benelux recorded decline in purchases abroad of melons, which decreased by -16.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importer of melons, creating 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 17% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melons imports, with a CAGR of -1.4% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium decreased by -1.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in Benelux, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform