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Melons market in Canada

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian melon market reached 172.7 thousand tonnes in 2018, supported by the launch of numerous new packaged food products—particularly in the fruit and vegetable category, which saw a 57.1% surge—and the entry of major retail players like Metro, Walmart, and Sobeys expanding their fresh produce offerings.

Market volume then declined through 2022, falling to 132.7 thousand tonnes. This contraction coincided with persistent supply-chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising prices for fruits and vegetables, which reduced consumer access and altered purchasing behavior.

A recovery occurred in 2023, with the market growing to 143.8 thousand tonnes. This upturn was aided by record watermelon production in Canada and increasing diversification of melon varieties, meeting consumer demand for more flavorful and diverse options. Continued interest in local heritage varieties like the Montreal melon and the influence of Quebec’s seasonal harvest patterns further shaped market dynamics.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Canada
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 Canada in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada 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 Canada in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada 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 Canada in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada 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 Canada in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada 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 Canada in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada 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 Canada in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada 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 Canada in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada 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 Canada in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada 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 Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Canada's melon production volume has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Canada produced 11 058 tonnes of melons, representing a significant year-over-year decrease of 11.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 22.8%, with an average annual decline of 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(12.5%)	(11.3%)	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of contraction, melon production in Canada increased in 2020. The output was valued at 6 560 thousand US dollars, showing a modest gain of 10.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, however, production decreased by 7.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 966 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.2%)	(10.3%)	10.0%	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Canada

Exports in kind, K t

Melon exports from Canada have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 0.1 thousand tonnes, reflecting a decrease of 50.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 77.6%, with an average annual decline of 39.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.3%)	(48.9%)	(50.6%)	(39.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, 98.1% of Canada's total melon exports in volume were directed to the United States, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Melon shipments from Canada to abroad have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.0 million US dollars, marking a sharp decline of 38.7% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 73.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 35.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.4%)	(47.6%)	(38.7%)	(35.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner base for melon exports in value terms was extremely narrow, with the United States alone responsible for 95.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons to Canada

Imports in kind, K t

Foreign melon supplies to Canada declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Canada imported 127.3 thousand tonnes of melons, reflecting a solid decrease of 10.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 19.3%, with an average annual decline of 6.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 158.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 0.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	(10.5%)	(10.5%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of melons to Canada in volume terms were the United States (39.3% of imports), Guatemala (25.7% of imports), and Honduras (16.4% of imports), together forming 81.4% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Melon imports to Canada have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 85.3 million US dollars, showing a fall of 14.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18%, with an average annual decline of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(2.2%)	(14.5%)	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the principal sources for melon imports in value terms were the United States (37.1% of imports), Guatemala (27.0% of imports), and Honduras (16.6% of imports), jointly accounting for 80.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io