Egypt: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian melon market declined to $X in 2021, waning by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Egypt

In value terms, melon production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 70%. Melon production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melons in Egypt dropped notably to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -23% against the previous year. In general, the yield faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 83% against the previous year. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of melons in Egypt totaled X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, overseas shipments of melons increased by 28% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from Egypt, together comprising 62% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Seychelles and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +164.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for melon exported from Egypt were Kuwait ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Seychelles and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +196.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, melon imports into Egypt shrank notably to X tons, with a decrease of -84.4% compared with 2020. Overall, imports faced a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 182% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 224%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main melon supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman (X kg), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to -64.9%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Egypt, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia totaled -63.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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