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Melons market in Caribbean

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh melons in the Caribbean grew to 103.8 thousand tons in 2019, up from 101.6 thousand tons in 2018. A sharp contraction followed in 2020, reducing the market to 86.5 thousand tons, after which a steady recovery began. By 2023, the market had not only rebounded but reached a new high of 104.8 thousand tons.

The market's recovery and growth were supported by rising consumer demand for healthy, refreshing snacks, which bolstered overall consumption. Production and supply remained sensitive to weather conditions and seasonal factors, contributing to annual volatility in output. Innovations such as greenhouse-grown melon varieties and ready-to-eat product formats also emerged, helping to modernize supply and meet evolving consumer preferences.

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 Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Caribbean 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Caribbean

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

After increasing for two years, melon production in the Caribbean declined. In 2020, 84.6 K t of melons were produced, marking a significant 17.6% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 102.7 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	3.7%	(17.6%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Caribbean

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 372 t, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 438 t, representing a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, melon deliveries from the Caribbean decreased by 74.1% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 186.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.9%)	186.9%	(74.1%)	(14.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, France, and Belgium were the main buyers of melons from the Caribbean. The United States accounted for 39.1% of exports in kind, France for 35.3%, and Belgium for 4.9%. Together, these three countries formed 79.3% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, melon exports from the Caribbean declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 932 K $ US, reflecting a sharp 58.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 45.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 230 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 16.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.0%	16.9%	(58.2%)	(18.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United States, and Belgium accounted for the largest share of exports in value terms. France represented 53.7% of exports in value, the United States 22.5%, and Belgium 10.0%. Combined, these three countries comprised 86.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons to Caribbean

Imports in kind, t

Melon import volumes to the Caribbean declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 2 321 t, showing a 9.0% drop relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 43.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -17.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.0%)	(15.7%)	(9.0%)	(17.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the dominant partner for melon imports in kind to the Caribbean, holding a 75.2% share of total flows. Other markets contributed the remaining share, forming a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Melon shipments to the Caribbean from abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 3 183 K $ US, indicating a steep 28.5% year-over-year loss. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 43.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	(14.8%)	(28.5%)	(17.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the main destination for imports in value terms, accounting for 85.5% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed across various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io