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Melons market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The melon market in Asia, measured by physical volume, expanded from 19.8 million tons in 2018 to 21.3 million tons in 2021. This period of growth was followed by a gradual contraction, with the market size declining to 21.2 million tons in 2022 and then to 20.8 million tons in 2023.

Measured in value, the market displayed significant movement. After a slight dip to $15.6 billion in 2019, it recovered to $16.5 billion in 2020 and then surged by 28% to $21.2 billion in 2021. Growth continued into 2022, reaching a peak of $25.2 billion, before moderating to $24.0 billion in 2023. In 2024, the market was influenced by abundant March rainfall affecting early yields and a shift in consumer preferences towards varieties like Galia melons and smaller pack sizes. Concurrently, improvements in cold-chain logistics enhanced supply efficiency, and major producers invested in new varieties and smart production systems.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production melons in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's melon production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 20 913 thousand tonnes of melons, marking a slight increase of 0.7% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 6.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	3.6%	0.7%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of melon production in Asia reached 16 615 million US dollars, up 6.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 5.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 15 636 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred that same year, falling by 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	(2.4%)	6.3%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Asia's melon exports declined in 2020. The region exported 328.5 thousand tonnes of melons that year, a decrease of 9.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 9.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The peak was in 2019 at 361.9 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 17.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	17.3%	(9.2%)	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's melon exports in volume terms were distributed across a diverse range of partners. Russia accounted for 22.8% of exports, Belarus for 1.1%, and Latvia for 0.9%, together making up just 24.8% of total flows. The remaining 75.2% was spread among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Asia's melon exports in value terms fell in 2020. Exports reached 261.0 million US dollars that year, showing a modest decline of 4.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 7.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 272.4 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	10.5%	(4.2%)	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and Germany were the key destinations for Asia's melon exports in value terms, together accounting for 11.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia imported 109.2 thousand tonnes of melons in 2020, down 10.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 102.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest drop of 11.4% occurring that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the highest volume at 122.1 thousand tonnes and the largest increase of 19.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.4%)	19.6%	(10.5%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, melon imports to Asia came from many different markets. Even the largest sources—Mexico, Australia, and the United States—together represented only 12.0% of total imports in volume terms.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, melon imports to Asia declined in 2020. Imports amounted to 181.9 million US dollars that year, reflecting a slight contraction of 3.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 10.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 187.6 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 12.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.1%	1.5%	(3.0%)	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, melon imports to Asia in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Australia accounted for 10.2% of imports, the United States for 7.4%, and Mexico for 6.4%, together capturing only 24.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io