Djibouti: Melon Market 2020

Melon Market Size in Djibouti

The revenue of the melon market in Djibouti amounted to $X in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, melon consumption continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the melon market attained its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the melon market failed to regain its momentum.

Melon Production in Djibouti

In value terms, melon production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, melon production continues to indicate an abrupt deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, melon production reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, melon production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average melon yield in Djibouti totaled X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the melon yield continues to indicate 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.

In 2018, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Djibouti; remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the melon harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Exports

Exports from Djibouti

Melon exports from Djibouti totaled X tons in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, melon exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, melon exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, melon exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the major exporters of melons in 2018, reaching near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Honduras (X tons), Brazil (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Djibouti (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon markets from Djibouti were Spain ($X), Guatemala ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Honduras, Brazil, the U.S., Costa Rica, Mexico and Djibouti, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Djibouti experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the melon export price in Djibouti amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the melon export price continues to indicate an abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the export prices for melons reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Djibouti

In 2018, approx. X kg of melons were imported into Djibouti; dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, melon imports continue to indicate a dramatic deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Djibouti imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, melon imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, melon imports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, melon imports attained their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of melon imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) was the major importer of melons, mixing up X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), the UK (X%), Canada (X%) and Germany (X%). Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of melons imports. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), France (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Portugal (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Italy and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%), the UK (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of France and the Netherlands increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while the UK (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons into Djibouti, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In the U.S., melon imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The melon import price in Djibouti stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon import price continues to indicate a conspicuous expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Djibouti import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform