Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Cantaloupe market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 48 export partner companies and 28 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Fresh Cantaloupe Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
48 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Cantaloupe export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080719.
Scatter points are sampled from 10.5% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States
5 sampled Fresh Cantaloupe transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Cantaloupe sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2025-11-21: 0.51 USD / kg, 2025-11-17: 0.63 USD / kg, 2025-10-09: 0.45 USD / kg, 2025-10-08: 0.60 USD / kg, 2025-10-06: 0.46 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 | MEL** ********* ** ********** | 0.51 USD / kg | (United States) | (Ecuador) | |
| 2025-11-17 | BOX ** **** ***** *********** ****** *********** * *** ** **** *********** | 0.63 USD / kg | (United States) | (United States) | |
| 2025-10-09 | MEL** ********* | 0.45 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-10-08 | JUM** ********** ***** ** | 0.60 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-10-06 | Can******* ***** | 0.46 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) |
Top Fresh Cantaloupe Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 48 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-05-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesGrocery StoresCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthersFood Manufacturing
United States Export Partner Coverage
48 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States export network depth for Fresh Cantaloupe.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Cantaloupe partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States (HS Code 080719)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Cantaloupe export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 157,264,415 | 134,533,107 USD |
| 2023 | 159,130,791 | 140,751,355 USD |
| 2022 | 136,030,894 | 124,559,717 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Cantaloupe Exports from United States (HS Code 080719) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Cantaloupe exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 123,996,790 | 107,039,275 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 21,539,372 | 11,260,348 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 4,246,161 | 6,365,578 USD |
| 4 | Japan | 1,833,622 | 2,594,628 USD |
| 5 | Bahamas | 917,862 | 1,043,777 USD |
Fresh Cantaloupe Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
28 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 0.5% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States
5 sampled Fresh Cantaloupe import transactions in United States provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Cantaloupe sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-02-12: 0.51 USD / kg, 2026-02-12: 0.63 USD / kg, 2026-02-10: 0.51 USD / kg, 2026-02-08: 0.60 USD / kg, 2026-02-03: 0.64 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | FRE** ********** | 0.51 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-12 | FRE** ********** | 0.63 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-10 | BOX ***** ****** *********** | 0.51 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-08 | BOX** ********** ***** ***** ********** | 0.60 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-03 | BOX** ********** ***** ********** ****** ***** ********** ***** ********** ****** | 0.64 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Cantaloupe Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 28 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: OthersFood PackagingFood ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
United States Import Partner Coverage
28 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Cantaloupe importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Cantaloupe in United States (HS Code 080719)
Track 3 years of Fresh Cantaloupe import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 567,379,017 | 459,499,680 USD |
| 2023 | 598,232,828 | 512,066,735 USD |
| 2022 | 321,403,337 | 372,652,890 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Cantaloupe to United States (HS Code 080719) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Cantaloupe to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala | 334,287,838 | 266,371,455 USD |
| 2 | Honduras | 112,238,422 | 104,109,223 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 92,921,732 | 73,691,424 USD |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 25,887,570 | 13,679,716 USD |
| 5 | Brazil | 1,075,589 | 781,629 USD |
Fresh Cantaloupe Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in United States
Track Fresh Cantaloupe wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in United States.
Historical Fresh Cantaloupe Wholesale Supplier Prices in United States (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Cantaloupe wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in United States.
Fresh Cantaloupe yearly average wholesale prices in United States: 2021: 0.47 USD / kg, 2022: 0.74 USD / kg, 2023: 0.50 USD / kg, 2024: 0.87 USD / kg, 2025: 0.81 USD / kg, 2026: 1.28 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.47 USD / kg | 0.14 USD / kg | 0.73 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.74 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 1.47 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.50 USD / kg | 0.18 USD / kg | 0.84 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.87 USD / kg | 0.10 USD / kg | 1.76 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.81 USD / kg | 0.23 USD / kg | 1.71 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.28 USD / kg | 0.88 USD / kg | 1.59 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Cantaloupe Wholesale Export Price Updates in United States
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Cantaloupe wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in United States.
Fresh Cantaloupe latest wholesale updates by date in United States: 2026-04-01: 435.00 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 27.00 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 21.00 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 31.00 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 27.94 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Can*************** ***** * ******* ******** ****** **** ******** ** **** ***** ******* ******** ******** ****** | 435.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Can************* * ******* ********** ****** **** ******** ** ** *********** ******* *** ******* ******** ****** | 27.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Can************* * ******* ********** ****** **** ******** *** ******** ******* ********* ******** ****** | 21.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-12-01 | Can************* * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** * *** ****** ******** ******* ********* ******** ****** | 31.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-12-01 | Can************* * ******* ********** ****** **** ******** * *** ****** ******** ******* ********* ******** ****** | 27.94 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
In the United States, fresh cantaloupe (marketed as muskmelon) is produced domestically in multiple states and sold mainly through retail and foodservice channels. Supply is seasonal, with peak domestic availability in summer and greater reliance on imports during off-season windows. The U.S. market is strongly shaped by food-safety expectations because melons (including cantaloupe) have a recurring outbreak and recall history, making buyer audit programs and regulatory compliance central to market access. Long-distance refrigerated trucking and robust pre-cooling/handling discipline are critical to protecting quality and reducing spoilage and microbial risk.
Market RoleMajor producer and large domestic consumer market; seasonal importer (off-season)
Domestic RoleMainly domestic consumption market supplied by commercial grower-shipper operations; imports help smooth seasonal gaps
SeasonalitySeasonal domestic production with summer peak availability; import volumes typically rise during off-season windows.
Specification
Primary VarietyCantaloupe (U.S. market muskmelon type)
Secondary Variety
- Western shipping-type (netted muskmelon; common commercial type)
- Eastern-type muskmelon programs (regional/seasonal)
Physical Attributes
- Uniform netting and shape for retail presentation
- Freedom from decay, severe bruising, and defects per buyer/grade tolerances
- Maturity/firmness appropriate for intended transit time
Compositional Metrics
- Soluble solids (°Brix) targets are commonly used in buyer specifications to screen sweetness and maturity.
Grades
- U.S. grade standards for cantaloupes/muskmelons are commonly referenced in trade specifications (e.g., U.S. No. 1 / U.S. No. 2).
Packaging
- Corrugated cartons with size/count programs and palletized unit loads
- Reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for some retail supply chains
- Lot coding on cases to support recalls and buyer traceability expectations
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest → field/packinghouse sorting and grading → washing/sanitation step (program-dependent) → pre-cooling → refrigerated trucking → distribution center → retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Rapid pre-cooling and continuous refrigerated handling help protect firmness and reduce spoilage risk.
- Temperature abuse during long-haul trucking can accelerate quality loss and increase loss/claims risk.
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilation and condensation control in cartons/pallet loads are important to reduce mold/rot pressure during transit and storage.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is short compared with many durable fruits and is highly sensitive to handling damage and cold-chain breaks.
- Cut surfaces (when sold as fresh-cut) materially increase food-safety and shelf-life sensitivity versus whole fruit.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh cantaloupe programs face a deal-breaker risk from foodborne illness events (historically including Salmonella and Listeria linked to melons), which can trigger rapid recalls, shipment holds, retailer delisting, and severe liability exposure in the U.S. market.Require FSMA-aligned GAPs, robust sanitation and environmental controls in packing operations, validated traceability/recall drills, and acceptance of buyer-recognized third-party food-safety audits before program onboarding.
Logistics MediumTruck capacity constraints, fuel-cost volatility, and cold-chain failures can raise delivered costs and increase shrink, disrupting promotions and contracted supply windows.Lock seasonal freight capacity early, use temperature monitoring, and align harvest maturity targets with route duration and receiving schedules.
Climate MediumDrought and extreme heat in irrigated production regions can reduce yields, tighten sizing profiles, and increase quality defects, raising program execution risk.Diversify sourcing across regions and seasonal windows; align contracts to flexible size specs and contingency supply.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNon-conformance with U.S. produce safety expectations (farm practices, worker hygiene, sanitation records) can lead to enforcement actions, buyer rejection, and reputational damage.Maintain audit-ready documentation, supplier training, and corrective-action workflows; verify compliance through routine internal inspections and third-party audits.
Sustainability
- Water scarcity and irrigation dependence in key producing regions (drought/groundwater stress)
- Nutrient and pesticide management scrutiny for runoff and environmental compliance
- Heat stress and extreme weather impacts on yield and quality
Labor & Social
- Migrant and seasonal labor reliance with compliance sensitivity around wages, housing, and worker protections
- Heightened buyer scrutiny of social compliance in U.S. produce supply chains (audit readiness expectations)
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- PrimusGFS
FAQ
What is the United States’ market role for fresh cantaloupe?The United States is a major producer and a large domestic consumer market for fresh cantaloupe, but it also relies on imports to cover off-season supply windows.
What is the biggest risk that can disrupt U.S. cantaloupe supply programs?Food-safety incidents are the biggest disruptor: melons have a history of being linked to outbreaks and recalls, which can rapidly trigger shipment holds, delisting by retailers, and major financial and reputational losses.
Which audits or private standards are commonly requested by large U.S. buyers?Large retail and foodservice buyers commonly require third-party food-safety audits and may accept schemes such as GLOBALG.A.P. or PrimusGFS as part of supplier approval, alongside strong traceability and recall readiness.
Sources
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