Grenada: Melon Market 2020

Melon Market Size in Grenada

The revenue of the melon market in Grenada amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the melon market attained its peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the melon market remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Grenada

In value terms, melon production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, melon production decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, melon production attained its peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2018, melon production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of melons in Grenada amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the melon yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global melon yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of melons production in Grenada stood at X ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global melon harvested area peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Melon Exports

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main exporters of melons in 2018, recording near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Honduras (X tons) held an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%), the U.S. (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Mexico (X%) and Costa Rica (X%).

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon markets from Grenada were Spain ($X), Guatemala ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Honduras, Brazil, the U.S., Costa Rica and Mexico, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries 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 Grenada amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Grenada export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Grenada

Melon imports into Grenada amounted to X tons in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, melon imports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with a decrease of -X% y-o-y. Grenada imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, melon imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, melon imports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports decreased by -X% y-o-y. Grenada imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) was the main importer of melons, mixing up X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) occupied 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) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

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. France (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the UK saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. stood at +X%. 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 Grenada stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the melon import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Grenada import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 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