France: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in France

In 2022, the French melon market decreased by -6.3% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in France

In value terms, melon production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Melon production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melons in France reached X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 2.3% against the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022, the melon harvested area in France declined slightly to X ha, which is down by -3.2% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from France

Melon exports from France declined slightly to X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 53%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from France, together comprising 77% of total exports. Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for melon exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 79% of total exports. Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.4%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 51%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Spain (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into France

Melon imports into France dropped sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by -19.6% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 6.1%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest melon supplier to France, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-2.5% per year) and Italy (+14.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to France were Spain ($X), Morocco ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +19.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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