United Arab Emirates: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The melon market in the United Arab Emirates fell modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decrease. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, melon production dropped sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 153%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of melons in the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons per ha, growing by 27% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 162%. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in the United Arab Emirates; which is down by -13.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 148% against the previous year. The melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Melon Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of melons were exported from the United Arab Emirates; waning by -39.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 381% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, melon exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 590% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sri Lanka amounted to +2,179.9%.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melons exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sri Lanka totaled +967.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sri Lanka.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Maldives amounted to -1.5% per year.

Melon Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

For the fourth year in a row, the United Arab Emirates recorded decline in overseas purchases of melons, which decreased by -1.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 76%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), twofold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +31.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (+6.8% per year) and Brazil (+211.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Brazil ($X) and Jordan ($X) appeared to be the largest melon suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +206.0%, recorded 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, waning by -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon import price increased by +69.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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