Sweden: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish melon market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a slight descent. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in Sweden

In value terms, melon production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Sweden was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, 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 Sweden stood at less than X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, the amount of melons exported from Sweden contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -11% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 67%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Sweden, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), ninefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Denmark totaled +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-8.2% per year) and Finland (-15.8% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Sweden, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Denmark was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-7.2% per year) and Finland (-17.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 59%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 the Netherlands (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melons decreased by -14.8% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Sweden, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Denmark, Turkey, Brazil and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +35.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Sweden were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports. Denmark, Turkey, Brazil and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +37.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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