Melons market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

The Indonesian melon market volume grew from 118.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 138.1 thousand tons in 2020. This expansion was supported by the entry of new cultivation methods, notably the introduction of premium hydroponic systems for varieties like Korean chamoe melons, which opened a higher-value segment. The development of greenhouse facilities and the commercialization of other premium varieties, such as Japanese amaime, further increased production capacity to meet rising demand in urban centers.

After the 2020 peak, the market contracted to 129.1 thousand tons in 2021 and 118.7 thousand tons in 2022, stabilizing around 117.7 thousand tons in 2023. During this period, the industry adapted with improved access to quality seeds through online sales platforms, allowing growers to better align varieties with consumer preferences, though overall output returned to levels similar to the start of the period.

Underpinning the market throughout these years was a diverse range of melon varieties suited to Indonesia's climate and ongoing efforts to enhance production standards, which maintained a foundation for the sector despite volume fluctuations.

Production melons in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia ranked 23rd globally in melon production volume.

Top producers of melons, 2018-2021

World map of production of melons, 2018-2021

After two years of growth, Indonesia's melon production declined. In 2021, the country produced 129.1 K t of melons, marking a 6.5% year-over-year decrease. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 8.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 138.2 K t, with the largest annual increase of 13.2% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports melons from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 20.8 t and peaked in 2018, with an 8.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Indonesia's melon exports amounted to 69.2 t, indicating a significant decline of 13.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 88.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 286.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore was the dominant market for Indonesia's melon exports in kind, accounting for 75.8% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Export values dropped to their lowest in 2019 at 26.4 K $ US and reached their highest in 2018, with an 11.7-fold variation between these extremes. In 2021, Indonesia exported 52.2 K $ US worth of melons, representing a sharp decline of 31.6% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 91.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 188.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018–2021, Singapore was the main buyer of Indonesian melons in value terms, taking 85.5% of total exports, while other partners had relatively modest shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Imports melons to Indonesia

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes fell to their minimum in 2020 at 0.0 t and climbed to their maximum in 2021, showing a 17-fold shift. In 2021, Indonesia's melon imports reached 0.0 t, corresponding to a sharp increase of 1 600.0% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 75.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore (40.7% of imports in kind), Nigeria (32.2%), and the Philippines (27.1%) played the leading roles in melon imports to Indonesia, jointly accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values reached their minimum in 2019 at 0.0 K $ US and their maximum in 2021, with an 8.7-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Indonesia imported approximately 0.2 K $ US of melons, reflecting an increase of 241.0% versus the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 35.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021