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Melons market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the fresh melon market in MERCOSUR experienced fluctuations, with the market volume declining to 454.5 thousand tons in 2019 before recovering to 514.8 thousand tons in 2020. The initial dip coincided with increased export volumes as global trade in fresh fruits expanded, though persistent logistical challenges in international melon trade likely tempered export flows later in the period. A growing consumer preference for fresh, natural produce supported domestic demand, contributing to the market's recovery in 2020.

After a slight contraction to 467.7 thousand tons in 2021, the market entered a phase of robust expansion, reaching 595.8 thousand tons in 2022 and 757.6 thousand tons in 2023. This surge was underpinned by a significant rise in regional production, which exceeded 980 thousand tons in 2023. The increase was supported by a broader global trend toward healthier eating habits and rising demand for high-quality fresh fruits. Concurrently, factors such as global inflation and rising production costs influenced the competitive landscape for exports.

Throughout the period, market dynamics were also shaped by evolving trends such as the demand for sustainable packaging and changes in MERCOSUR's external trade policies, which framed the operating environment for producers and traders in the region.

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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 MERCOSUR

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

MERCOSUR's melon production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 749.1 thousand tons of melons, marking a modest 6.4% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 14.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	1.2%	6.4%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of melon production in MERCOSUR reached 470.4 million US dollars, showing a modest 4.4% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 450.6 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 481.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.5% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 5.1% gain.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.1%	(6.5%)	4.4%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 235.6 thousand tons of melons, representing a 6.0% decrease compared to the previous year. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 196.5 thousand tons, and the highest was in 2019 at 250.6 thousand tons. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 with a 15.7% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 27.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.7%)	27.6%	(6.0%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom—collectively accounted for 89.6% of MERCOSUR's total melon exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, MERCOSUR's melon exports totaled 147.9 million US dollars, showing a modest 7.7% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 9.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 136.0 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 16.5% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 17.9% gain.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.5%)	17.9%	(7.7%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands (37.4% of export value), the United Kingdom (27.0%), and Spain (25.5%) were the primary buyers of melons from MERCOSUR, together making up 89.9% of total exports by value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, melon imports into MERCOSUR increased in 2020. The import volume reached 1.3 thousand tons, equivalent to a 64.2% gain compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 12.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 0.8 thousand tons. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 with a 51.5% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(51.5%)	(14.6%)	64.2%	(12.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, foreign melon supplies to MERCOSUR rose in 2020. The region imported a total of 1.2 million US dollars worth of melons, representing a dramatic 61.6% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 32.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 12.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 0.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 47.8% drop.

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