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Melon Market Size in Thailand
The Thai melon market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 287% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed perceptible growth. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Melon Exports
Exports from Thailand
After two years of growth, shipments abroad of melons decreased by -32.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 489% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.
In value terms, melon exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 683% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.
Exports by Country
Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from Thailand, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Oman, India, Kuwait, Myanmar, Hong Kong SAR and Maldives lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +243.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Thailand, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 6.3% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +82.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+219.9% per year) and Bangladesh (+87.3% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 217% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 Vietnam (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Melon Imports
Imports into Thailand
In 2022, melon imports into Thailand soared to X tons, rising by 88% against 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 145%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, melon imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of melon to Thailand, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +3.0%.
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Thailand.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +6.2%.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 54% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +3.1% per year.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the melon market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
Country coverage:
- Thailand
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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