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Melons market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Colombia's fresh melon market volume experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After reaching a peak of 101.7 thousand tons in 2019, the market contracted over the next three years, dropping to 68.1 thousand tons in 2022. A modest recovery followed in 2023, with volume rising to 71.4 thousand tons.

In recent years, the market has been shaped by evolving consumer habits. A growing health consciousness and preference for fresh produce have supported demand for melons, contributing to the 2023 rebound. Favorable government policies and trade agreements have aimed to bolster fruit and vegetable production. However, phytosanitary restrictions continue to limit export opportunities to the United States, keeping the market focused on domestic consumption.

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 Colombia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production melons in Colombia

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

Colombia's melon production declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production peaked at 101.8 thousand tons, but then fell by 20.3% in 2020 to 81.1 thousand tons. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 36.4%, which translates to an average annual increase of 10.9%. The most significant yearly growth occurred in 2019, when production jumped by 40.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.2%	40.0%	(20.3%)	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

Colombia's melon exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 139.7 tons, marking a modest 7.2% increase from 2019. Looking at the broader 2017-2020 timeframe, exports surged by 192.7%, representing an average annual growth rate of 43.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	143.6%	12.1%	7.2%	43.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Curaçao accounted for 70.2% of Colombia's total melon exports by volume, with the remaining shipments distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values showed significant volatility during this period. In 2017, exports hit their lowest point, then surged to a peak of 1 151 thousand US dollars in 2018—a staggering 1 758.8% increase. However, this was followed by a sharp 89.4% decline in 2019. In 2020, exports settled at 122 thousand US dollars, representing a slight 0.7% decrease from the previous year. Overall, from the 2017 trough to the 2018 peak, export values multiplied by a factor of 19.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 758.8%	(89.4%)	(0.7%)	25.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador dominated Colombia's melon exports in value terms, capturing 75.7% of the total. The remainder was spread across a fragmented group of other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io