Northern America: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American melon market increased by 5.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in Northern America

In value terms, melon production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 8.2%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The United States (X tons) remains the largest melon producing country in Northern America, comprising approx. 98% of total volume. It was followed by Canada (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States totaled -4.3%.

The average melon yield expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 3.7% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 26%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the melon yield remained 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, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Northern America; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.6%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, shipments abroad of melons decreased by -1.7% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 19%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2022.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melons exports, with a CAGR of -3.5% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the largest melon supplier in Northern America.

In the United States, melon exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 19%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 +3.0% per year.

Melon Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melons increased by 5.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 20%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) represented the largest importer of melons, creating 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), creating an 18% share of total imports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of melons. Canada (-1.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -1.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in Northern America, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

In the United States, melon imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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