Eastern Asia: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian melon market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, melon production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 67%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest melon producing country in Eastern Asia, comprising approx. 97% of total volume.

In China, melon production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average melon yield in Eastern Asia contracted to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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.

The melon harvested area stood at X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

Melon exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 37% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of melons, namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melons exports, with a CAGR of +5.2% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest melon supplier in Eastern Asia.

In China, melon exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.2% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon export price decreased by -16.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +3.8% per year.

Melon Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

Melon imports fell to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -14.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) represented the main importer of melons, achieving 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons) and Macao SAR (X tons), together achieving a 31% share of total imports. The following importers - Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - each finished at an 8.3% share of total imports.

Hong Kong SAR was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melons imports, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.1%) and Macao SAR (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-9.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Hong Kong SAR (+45 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Japan saw its share reduced by -37.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest melon importing markets in Eastern Asia were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Japan ($X) and Macao SAR ($X), together comprising 89% of total imports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +14.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 16%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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