Guinea: Melon Market 2020

Melon Market Size in Guinea

The revenue of the melon market in Guinea amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a mild increase 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 consumption decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon market attained its maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Guinea

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, melon production continues to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Guinea melon production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of melons in Guinea amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the melon yield attained its maximum level at X ton per ha in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of melons in Guinea stood at X ha, growing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached its maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Melon Exports

Exports from Guinea

In 2018, the amount of melons exported from Guinea totaled X kg, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, melon exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, melon exports reached their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, melon exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Guinea exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main exporters of melons in 2018, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Honduras (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, 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 Guinea were Spain ($X), Guatemala ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Honduras, Brazil, the U.S., Costa Rica, Mexico and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Honduras recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the melon export price in Guinea amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the melon export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Guinea export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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 Guinea

In 2018, the imports of melons into Guinea totaled X kg, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, melon imports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, melon imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon imports attained their peak figure 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 major importer of melons, committing X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) held 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%). The following importers - Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up X% 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. From 2007 to 2018, the share of France and the Netherlands increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while the UK (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons into Guinea, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($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 rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. totaled +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

In 2018, the melon import price in Guinea amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the melon import price continues to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price decreased by -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for melons reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat 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