Mexico: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican melon market fell modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.3% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Mexico

In value terms, melon production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 41%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Mexico expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 1.9% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Mexico stood at X ha in 2022, increasing by 3.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 6.2% 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, the amount of melons exported from Mexico skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 23% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Mexico, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan (X tons), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Mexico, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +2.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon export price decreased by -20.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+1.8%).

Melon Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, melon imports into Mexico surged to X tons, rising by 27% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 94%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 98%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main melon supplier to Mexico, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -5.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +5.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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