Pakistan: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Pakistani melon market, when its value decreased by -49.3% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Pakistan

In value terms, melon production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 152% against the previous year. Melon production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of melons in Pakistan declined rapidly to X tons per ha, falling by -56.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 2,632%. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of melons in Pakistan skyrocketed to X ha, increasing by 21% on the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon harvested area decreased by -16.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 37%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of melons, when their volume increased by 4.7% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 476% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 252%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Pakistan, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Afghanistan totaled -12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+44.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-15.8% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melons exports from Pakistan, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Afghanistan stood at +7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-1.8% per year) and Kuwait (+59.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 147% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 India (+41.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Pakistan

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of melons decreased by -66.4% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 2,134%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 1,227% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) was the main melon supplier to Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan totaled +15.1%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan totaled +11.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to -3.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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