Venezuela: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Venezuela

The Venezuelan melon market fell slightly to $X in 2022, declining by -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Venezuela

In value terms, melon production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average melon yield in Venezuela amounted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22%. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The melon harvested area in Venezuela contracted to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -1.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 195% against the previous year. The melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports from Venezuela

In 2022, shipments abroad of melons was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 193% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Venezuela, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Aruba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Aruba totaled +9.0%.

In value terms, Aruba ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Venezuela, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Aruba totaled +8.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 7.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Aruba totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+3.2%).

Melon Imports

Imports into Venezuela

In 2022, purchases abroad of melons was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 147%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Dominican Republic (X tons) was the main supplier of melon to Venezuela, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Dominican Republic stood at +101.0%.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Dominican Republic stood at +98.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 34%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for El Salvador amounted to +7.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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