Solomon Islands: Melon Market 2020

Melon Market Size in Solomon Islands

The revenue of the melon market in Solomon Islands amounted to $X in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, melon consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the melon market reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the melon market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Solomon Islands

In value terms, melon production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, melon production continues to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, melon production reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, melon production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average melon yield in Solomon Islands stood at X ton per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the melon yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. The global melon yield peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Melon harvested area in Solomon Islands stood at X ha in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the melon harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The global melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main exporters of melonsaround the world, together mixing up X% of total exports. Honduras (X tons) held an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%), the U.S. (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Mexico (X%) and Costa Rica (X%).

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon markets from Solomon Islands were Spain ($X), Guatemala ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Honduras, Brazil, the U.S., Costa Rica and Mexico, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Honduras experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The melon export price in Solomon Islands stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices for melons attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Solomon Islands

Melon imports into Solomon Islands stood at X tons in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon imports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, melon imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, melon imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Solomon Islands imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) was the main importer of melons, committing X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%), the UK (X%), Canada (X%) and Germany (X%). Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of melons imports. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), France (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Portugal (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Italy and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%), the UK (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the UK saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons into Solomon Islands, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In the U.S., melon imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The melon import price in Solomon Islands stood at $X per ton in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for melons reached their maximum in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform