Ecuador: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian melon market stood at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Ecuador

In value terms, melon production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melons in Ecuador declined to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 0.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 in Ecuador amounted to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 3.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, shipments abroad of melons was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 4,357%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 3,239%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Ecuador, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), threefold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +30.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+2.8% per year) and Slovenia (-28.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Ecuador, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia stood at -17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+6.0% per year) and the United States (-0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 65%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Slovenia (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, overseas purchases of melons were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 368%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 173% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +29.7%).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Ecuador, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Colombia totaled +22.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Peru amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (-5.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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