Portugal: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese melon market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Portugal

In value terms, melon production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 113%. Melon production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of melons in Portugal rose notably to X tons per ha, increasing by 5.6% on the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 45%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average 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, the total area harvested in terms of melons production in Portugal declined to X ha, which is down by -6.4% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 increased by +42.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Portugal

Melon exports from Portugal surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 24% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 110%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from Portugal, together comprising 68% of total exports. The UK, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +45.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Poland ($X) and Cabo Verde ($X) constituted the largest markets for melon exported from Portugal worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Germany, France, Luxembourg, the UK, Switzerland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +48.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, the amount of melons imported into Portugal dropped to X tons, shrinking by -4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of melon to Portugal, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+40.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Portugal, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+43.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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