Poland: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Poland

The Polish melon market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, dropping by -31.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Melon Production in Poland

In value terms, melon production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 0.4% against the previous year. Melon production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of melons in Poland amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Poland stood at less than X ha, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of melons increased by 558% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Poland, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X tons), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine totaled +42.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+1,580.5% per year) and Lithuania (+45.8% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Poland, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 2% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine stood at +36.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+2,118.5% per year) and Lithuania (+38.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -10.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 69%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Moldova (+32.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, melon imports into Poland contracted dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -36.5% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Poland, with a combined 67% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Costa Rica, Uzbekistan and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +53.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest melon suppliers to Poland, with a combined 66% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Costa Rica, Portugal, Uzbekistan and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +48.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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