Italy: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Italy

The Italian melon market amounted to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Italy

In value terms, melon production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melons in Italy was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 Italy; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Italy

For the third year in a row, Italy recorded growth in shipments abroad of melons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of melons were imported into Italy; shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Senegal and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Germany, Costa Rica, Senegal and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

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