Uruguay: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan melon market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +40.8% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Uruguay

In value terms, melon production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Melon production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Uruguay amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 42%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average melon yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the melon harvested area in Uruguay stood at X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon harvested area increased by +1.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports from Uruguay

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of melons increased by 6.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 217% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +1.3%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +9.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 97%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +7.8% per year.

Melon Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X tons of melons were imported into Uruguay; jumping by 19% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, melon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of melon to Uruguay, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +14.8%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Uruguay, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +15.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+0.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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