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2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Winter Melon market coverage spans 39 countries.
- 66 exporter companies and 92 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,660 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 7 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Winter Melon
Analyze 1,660 supplier-linked transactions across the top 7 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Winter Melon.
Fresh Winter Melon Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Winter Melon to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Winter Melon: Mexico (-57.6%), Philippines (-55.3%), Vietnam (-38.3%).
Fresh Winter Melon Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Winter Melon country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Winter Melon transaction unit prices: Vietnam (2.20 USD / kg), Malaysia (0.75 USD / kg), India (0.43 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -37.9% | 1,369 | 0.86 USD / kg (23,723.65 kg) | 0.81 USD / kg (17,733.752 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (16,580.419 kg) | 0.75 USD / kg (58,572.467 kg) | 0.42 USD / kg (116,103.196 kg) | 0.43 USD / kg (37,841.95 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -38.3% | 258 | 2.23 USD / kg (1,068.3 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (1,523 kg) | 1.74 USD / kg (1,277.5 kg) | 2.07 USD / kg (1,402 kg) | 2.21 USD / kg (9 kg) | 2.20 USD / kg (9 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.75 USD / kg (35,200 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -57.6% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.62 USD / kg (2,738.4 kg) | 0.59 USD / kg (911.2 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | -28.8% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.64 USD / kg (49 kg) | - (-) | 1.14 USD / kg (14 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +3.0% | 18 | 2.20 USD / kg (11,782.68 kg) | 2.20 USD / kg (5,969.6 kg) | 2.20 USD / kg (13,612.6 kg) | 2.20 USD / kg (7,862.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Philippines | -55.3% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.91 USD / kg (2,200 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Winter Melon Global Supply Chain Coverage
158 companies
66 exporters and 92 importers are mapped for Fresh Winter Melon.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Winter Melon, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Winter Melon Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
66 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Winter Melon. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Winter Melon Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 66 total exporter companies in the Fresh Winter Melon supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Winter Melon, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Carrot +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Winter Melon
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Japan
Supplying Products: Fresh Melon, Fresh Winter Melon, Fresh Honeydew Melon +1
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: OthersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Sweet Potato, Fresh Pomelo Fruit, Fresh Winter Melon
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Lychee, Honey, Fresh Winter Melon +1
Fresh Winter Melon Global Exporter Coverage
66 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Winter Melon supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Winter Melon opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Fresh Winter Melon Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
92 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Winter Melon demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Winter Melon Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 92 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Winter Melon. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Chile)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Grocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Grocery StoresFood WholesalersBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
92 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Winter Melon.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Winter Melon buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Winter Melon
Fresh Winter Melon Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Winter Melon wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Winter Melon wholesale unit prices: Malaysia (0.44 USD / kg), India (0.28 USD / kg), Thailand (0.27 USD / kg), China (0.26 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0.34 USD / kg | 0.28 USD / kg | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | ||||||
| India | 0.20 USD / kg | 0.22 USD / kg | 0.24 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.28 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.28 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg | ||||||
| Malaysia | 0.46 USD / kg | 0.46 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 0.47 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | ||||||
| Australia | 0.99 USD / kg | 1.14 USD / kg | 1.37 USD / kg | 1.46 USD / kg | 1.48 USD / kg | - |
Fresh Winter Melon Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Winter Melon wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 0.29 USD / kg | 0.03 USD / kg | 0.67 USD / kg | -11.4% | View → |
| 2 | India | 0.24 USD / kg | 0.05 USD / kg | 0.50 USD / kg | -8.6% | View → |
| 3 | Thailand | 0.29 USD / kg | 0.15 USD / kg | 0.58 USD / kg | -24.0% | View → |
| 4 | Malaysia | 0.47 USD / kg | 0.17 USD / kg | 0.95 USD / kg | - | View → |
| 5 | Australia | 1.28 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg | 1.57 USD / kg | +5.8% | View → |
Latest Fresh Winter Melon Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Winter Melon wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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| 2026-04-01 | Ash************** *** * * ************ ****** ******** **** | 0.07 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Ash************** ***** * * ************ ****** ******** **** | 0.17 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Ash************** ***** * * ************ ****** ********** **** | 0.48 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Ash************** *** * * ************ ****** ************ **** | 0.22 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCucurbit vegetable (gourd)
Scientific NameBenincasa hispida
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Warm-season crop adapted to tropical and subtropical climates
- Requires a long frost-free growing period; vigorous vining habit
Main VarietiesWinter melon / wax gourd (mature storage type), Fuzzy melon (immature type)
Consumption Forms
- Cooked vegetable in soups, curries, and stir-fries
- Processed into candied products and fillings in some markets
Grading Factors
- Fruit maturity (development of firm rind and waxy bloom for storage types)
- Rind integrity (no cracks, cuts, or bruising)
- Uniform shape/size appropriate to buyer specification
- Absence of decay, sunburn, and pest damage
Market
Fresh winter melon (wax gourd; Benincasa hispida) is a cucurbit vegetable traded mainly as a whole mature fruit, valued for its unusually long natural storage life enabled by a waxy surface bloom. Cultivation is centered in Asia where it has a long history of food use, including China and India, and it is also grown in other warm regions. Compared with highly perishable vegetables, its durability can support longer distribution windows, but trade visibility is limited because product-specific global trade statistics are often not separated from broader fresh-vegetable groupings. Demand is primarily culinary (soups, curries, stir-fries) with additional processed-use pull in some Asian food manufacturing (e.g., candied products and fillings).
Specification
Major VarietiesWax gourd / winter melon (Benincasa hispida; mature fruit type), Fuzzy melon (Benincasa hispida; immature fruit type used in some cuisines)
Physical Attributes
- Large round to oblong fruit with thick, white flesh
- Develops a whitish waxy coating at maturity that supports extended storage life when handled properly
ProcessingMild-flavored, firm flesh used in cooked preparations; also used as a base material for candied products and fillings in some Asian food manufacturing
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (immature for fuzzy melon; mature for storage winter melon) -> cleaning/sorting -> packing -> ambient or cool, dry storage -> distribution -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Culinary demand in Asian cuisines (soups, curries, stir-fries)
- Processed-use demand in some markets for candied products and bakery/confectionery fillings
Temperature
- Long holding is often feasible without deep refrigeration when fruit is mature and rind/wax layer is intact; storage emphasizes a cool, dry, well-ventilated environment
- Avoid prolonged exposure to very low temperatures because cucurbits are generally susceptible to chilling injury under cold storage
Shelf Life
- Mature fruit can be stored for months under suitable conditions; published studies demonstrate multi-month storage (e.g., 120 days at ~20°C in experimental storage)
- Immature fruit types are more perishable and are typically marketed for nearer-term consumption
Risks
Plant Health and Phytosanitary Compliance HighAs a cucurbit crop, winter melon can be affected by pest and disease pressures (including insect vectors and viruses), and fresh shipments may face phytosanitary barriers or rejection if quarantine pests or non-compliance is detected, disrupting trade flows and increasing loss risk.Use integrated pest management, field sanitation, and pre-export inspection/traceability programs aligned with destination phytosanitary requirements.
Postharvest Quality MediumAlthough winter melon has a long natural storage potential, mechanical damage (rind injury, cracking, abrasion) can reduce storability and increase decay during long distribution cycles; handling practices and maturity selection strongly influence outcomes.Harvest at appropriate maturity for intended storage duration, minimize impacts/abrasion in packing and transport, and segregate damaged fruit from long-hold inventory.
Cold Chain Management MediumCold-chain set points optimized for other vegetables can unintentionally expose cucurbits to temperatures associated with chilling injury risk, accelerating quality loss and decay after transit or during retail display.Validate commodity-specific storage guidance with buyers/logistics partners and avoid prolonged low-temperature exposure typical of colder produce programs.
FAQ
What is fresh winter melon?Fresh winter melon is the mature fruit of wax gourd (Benincasa hispida), a cucurbit vegetable widely used in Asian cooking. It is typically sold as a large, whole fruit with thick white flesh and a mild flavor.
Why is winter melon considered suitable for longer storage than many vegetables?When harvested mature, the fruit develops a waxy surface coating that helps it store for months under appropriate conditions. This natural storability is a defining commercial trait of wax gourd/winter melon.
How is winter melon commonly used in food?It is commonly cooked in soups, curries, and stir-fries, where it contributes texture and absorbs flavors. It is also used in some Asian food manufacturing for candied products and as a base filling material in items such as moon cakes and pies.
Sources
Fresh Winter Melon Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Winter Melon market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: China, Mexico, United States, Germany, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Thailand, Malaysia, Qatar, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, New Zealand, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Belgium, Bahrain, Bhutan, Botswana, Switzerland, Czechia, Ecuador, France, Guinea, Hong Kong, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Myanmar [Burma], Maldives, Netherlands, Nepal, Sweden, Singapore
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