Latin America and the Caribbean: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American melon market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, melon production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Guatemala (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Brazil (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Guatemala (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average melon yield in Latin America and the Caribbean shrank slightly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the melon yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The melon harvested area fell slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of melons, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Guatemala (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main exporters of melons, together making up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Honduras ($X), Brazil ($X) and Guatemala ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Honduras, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Melon Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, melon imports in Latin America and the Caribbean rose notably to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

El Salvador was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. Argentina (X tons), Chile (X tons), Bahamas (X tons) and Aruba (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by El Salvador ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahamas, with a X% share.

In Mexico, melon imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: El Salvador (X% per year) and Bahamas (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Aruba ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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