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Melons market in Mexico

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Mexican fresh melon market grew from 514 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 547 thousand tonnes in 2020, supported by increasing domestic production which reached 627 thousand tonnes in 2019. Expansion in key growing regions like Coahuila, Oaxaca, and Jalisco boosted output, while trade agreements such as USMCA and CPTPP strengthened export channels, particularly to the United States.

After declining to 462 thousand tonnes in 2021, the market recovered to 514 thousand tonnes by 2023. This rebound was driven by a production surge exceeding 642 thousand tonnes in 2023, diversification into popular varieties like Cantaloupe and Valenciano, and rising domestic consumer preference for fresh, organic fruit. Ongoing policy support for sustainable agriculture and international trade access continued to underpin market growth.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mexico
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico held the 12th position globally in melon production.

Top producers of melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Melon production in Mexico declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 550.3 thousand tonnes of melons, marking a significant decrease of 10.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 7.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 627.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 5.5% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	(2.3%)	(10.2%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of melon output in Mexico was 391.3 million US dollars, representing a 29.9% drop from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value decreased by 36%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.8%. The largest increase in value was recorded in 2020, at 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.3%)	7.7%	(29.9%)	(13.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

Mexico exported 97 383 tonnes of melons in 2021, which is 35.3% higher than in 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 20.6%, averaging an annual increase of 6.4%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 71 962 tonnes, with the largest decline of 23.6% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.6%	(23.6%)	35.3%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, the export market for melons in kind was highly concentrated, with the United States accounting for 95.8% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, melon exports from Mexico increased in 2021, reaching 69 246 thousand US dollars, up 5.6% year-over-year. However, from 2018 to 2021, export value decreased by 16.7%, with an average annual decline of 5.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 65 557 thousand US dollars, when exports fell by 15.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	(15.8%)	5.6%	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the dominant buyer of Mexican melons in value terms, representing 95.2% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 6 081 tonnes and peaked in 2019, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Mexico imported 8 832 tonnes of melons, a 45.2% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 44.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(44.9%)	45.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the United States was the sole partner for melon imports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign melon supplies to Mexico declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 4 394 thousand US dollars, down 28.0% from the previous year. Between 2019 and 2021, import value decreased by 58.7%, with an average annual decline of 25.5%.

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