Sri Lanka: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan melon market soared to $X in 2022, surging by 587% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, melon production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 9.5%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melons in Sri Lanka stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed 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.

The melon harvested area in Sri Lanka stood at less than X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, the amount of melons exported from Sri Lanka declined remarkably to X tons, waning by -99.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 206% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg), Maldives (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of melon exports from Sri Lanka, together comprising 89% of total exports. Canada lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +46.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for melon exported from Sri Lanka were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and Maldives ($X), with a combined 98% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +80.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 574% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Canada (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melons increased by 156% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a temperate increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest melon supplier to Sri Lanka, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+47.3% per year) and France (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Sri Lanka, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +18.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+55.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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