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Fresh Melon Japan Market Overview 2026

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Japan Fresh Melon market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
  • 25 export partner companies and 5 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Melon in Japan.
  • 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 2026-04-04.

Fresh Melon Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan

25 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Melon in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Melon export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080719.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Melon in Japan

5 sampled Fresh Melon transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Melon sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-03-19: 9.73 USD / kg, 2025-09-10: 8.02 USD / kg, 2025-07-16: 12.29 USD / kg, 2025-07-16: 13.49 USD / kg, 2025-05-02: 10.84 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-03-19[기타 *** **** **** ************ ******** *****9.73 USD / kg (Japan) (South Korea)
2025-09-10[기타 *** **** **** ************ ******** *****8.02 USD / kg (Japan) (South Korea)
2025-07-16[과자* *** ************* ***** *****12.29 USD / kg (Japan) (South Korea)
2025-07-16[과자* *** ********** ***** *****13.49 USD / kg (Japan) (South Korea)
2025-05-02[기타 *** **** **** ************ ******** *****10.84 USD / kg (Japan) (South Korea)

Top Fresh Melon Export Suppliers and Companies in Japan

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 25 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Melon in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleHORECA
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: OthersLogistics
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Japan Export Partner Coverage
25 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Japan export network depth for Fresh Melon.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Melon partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Japan.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Melon in Japan (HS Code 080719)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Melon export volume and value in Japan to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20241,148,5538,420,434 USD
20231,128,5178,155,902 USD
20221,308,19610,071,207 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Melon Exports from Japan (HS Code 080719) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Melon exports from Japan.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Hong Kong965,0976,685,900.01 USD
2Singapore90,081608,979.642 USD
3Macao13,795259,800.219 USD
4United States10,260191,495.719 USD
5United Arab Emirates4,787115,937.293 USD

Fresh Melon Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

5 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Melon in Japan. 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 62.7% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Melon in Japan

5 sampled Fresh Melon import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Melon sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2025-12-31: 0.81 USD / kg, 2025-12-12: 0.81 USD / kg, 2025-12-05: 5.53 USD / kg, 2025-12-04: 0.78 USD / kg, 2025-12-04: 0.81 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-12-31PEP*** ****** ** *****0.81 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-12PEP*** ****** ** *****0.81 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-05BRE** ****** ***** * ********** ******* * * ******** * ** ************ * * ************ **** *** ***** ************5.53 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-04PEP*** ****** ** *****0.78 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-04PEP*** ****** ** *****0.81 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Melon Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 5 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Melon in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
Japan Import Partner Coverage
5 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Melon in Japan.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Melon importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Japan.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Melon in Japan (HS Code 080719)

Track 3 years of Fresh Melon import volume and value in Japan to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202410,684,75418,871,914 USD
202311,336,39519,769,164 USD
202211,573,82019,152,316 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Melon to Japan (HS Code 080719) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Melon to Japan.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Australia4,359,9119,143,580.355 USD
2Honduras2,345,2973,592,397.854 USD
3Mexico1,967,3742,953,940.054 USD
4United States1,408,9951,877,471.967 USD
5South Korea194,670849,171.799 USD

Fresh Melon Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Japan

Track Fresh Melon wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Japan.

Historical Fresh Melon Wholesale Supplier Prices in Japan (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Melon wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Japan.
Fresh Melon yearly average wholesale prices in Japan: 2020: 8.45 USD / kg, 2021: 6.95 USD / kg, 2022: 7.87 USD / kg, 2023: 8.28 USD / kg, 2024: 9.16 USD / kg, 2025: 6.97 USD / kg, 2026: 10.32 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20208.45 USD / kg4.37 USD / kg12.17 USD / kg-
20216.95 USD / kg1.93 USD / kg18.30 USD / kg-
20227.87 USD / kg1.93 USD / kg22.37 USD / kg-
20238.28 USD / kg1.93 USD / kg21.48 USD / kg-
20249.16 USD / kg1.93 USD / kg24.55 USD / kg-
20256.97 USD / kg1.94 USD / kg22.12 USD / kg-
202610.32 USD / kg3.75 USD / kg20.43 USD / kg-

Latest Fresh Melon Wholesale Export Price Updates in Japan

Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Melon wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Japan.
Fresh Melon latest wholesale updates by date in Japan: 2026-03-01: 57.00 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 72.01 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 101.41 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 97.61 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 6.09 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-03-01アール**** * *** *** ***** **57.00 USD / kg-
2026-03-01アール**** * *** **** ***** **72.01 USD / kg-
2026-03-01アール**** * *** *** ***** **101.41 USD / kg-
2026-03-01アール**** * *** *** ***** **97.61 USD / kg-
2026-03-01一般メ** * 6.09 USD / kg-

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh melon in Japan is a premium fresh-fruit category where domestic origin branding (often positioned as a gift fruit) and strict cosmetic quality expectations shape market value. Japan is a domestic producer and consumer market for high-value netted muskmelons, with supply also influenced by regional production patterns and protected cultivation. Distribution commonly runs through producer grading/branding programs and wholesale market channels into supermarkets, department stores, and specialty fruit retailers. For imports, market access and continuity depend heavily on plant quarantine compliance and food-safety requirements administered by Japanese authorities.
Market RoleDomestic premium producer and consumer market; selective importer under strict quarantine and food-safety controls
Domestic RolePremium retail and gift fruit segment with strong emphasis on domestic origin branding, uniform appearance, and sweetness targets
SeasonalityAvailability is extended by protected cultivation, while open-field regional melons tend to show stronger late spring–summer peaks; timing varies by region and brand program.

Specification

Primary VarietyNetted muskmelon (gift-grade greenhouse melon)
Secondary Variety
  • Yubari King (Hokkaido)
  • Shizuoka Crown Melon (Shizuoka)
  • Andes melon
Physical Attributes
  • Uniform netting (for netted types) and consistent shape/size
  • Minimal surface defects and bruising
  • Stem presentation and overall appearance suitable for gift packaging (channel-specific)
Compositional Metrics
  • Sweetness/soluble solids (e.g., Brix) targets are commonly used in premium brand programs and buyer specifications
Grades
  • Gift/premium grade vs. standard retail grade (appearance-driven classes)
  • Size and presentation classes defined by buyer or brand program
Packaging
  • Single-fruit gift boxes with protective foam netting
  • Cartons with dividers for wholesale/retail distribution
  • Brand-labeled sleeves or stickers tied to origin/traceability programs

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Farm/greenhouse → grading and branding (often cooperative/packhouse) → wholesale market distribution → retail/department store/specialty fruit → consumer
  • Import route (when applicable): origin packhouse → pre-export compliance steps → refrigerated transport → Japan plant quarantine + food-safety import procedures → importer distribution
Temperature
  • Gentle handling and stable cool conditions are important to reduce bruising and quality loss; avoid temperature extremes and condensation during distribution.
  • Channel requirements may specify pre-cooling, protected packaging, and rapid movement through wholesale markets for premium presentation.
Atmosphere Control
  • Ventilation and ethylene exposure management during storage and transport can influence ripening behavior and presentation quality.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is sensitive to mechanical damage and temperature fluctuations; premium gift channels have low tolerance for cosmetic deterioration.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Phytosanitary HighJapan’s plant quarantine import conditions and inspections can block shipments if the origin/product pairing does not meet required phytosanitary measures, or if quarantine pests are detected at entry; outcomes can include rejection, re-export, disposal, or tightened controls that disrupt trade continuity.Confirm Japan import conditions with MAFF Plant Protection Station before contracting; use approved supply programs (where applicable), implement documented pest management and pre-export inspection steps, and align exporter/importer documentation checklists to Japan’s entry requirements.
Food Safety MediumPesticide-residue non-compliance can trigger border holds, testing, or rejection and can also lead to heightened inspection frequency for subsequent lots in sensitive channels.Implement residue control plans (MRL mapping for Japan), pre-shipment residue testing for high-risk actives, and maintain spray records traceable to lot codes.
Logistics MediumReefer delays, temperature excursions, and rough handling can quickly degrade appearance and sweetness perception, causing downgrades that are especially costly in Japan’s premium and gift channels.Use validated cold-chain SOPs (temperature/handling), protective packaging aligned to channel needs, and route planning that minimizes dwell time at transshipment/port.
Climate MediumHeat waves, heavy rainfall events, and typhoon impacts can disrupt domestic production volumes and quality, contributing to price volatility and supply gaps in peak demand periods.Diversify sourcing across regions and cultivation systems (protected vs. open-field where relevant) and use flexible procurement windows and quality specs by channel.
Sustainability
  • Greenhouse energy use and associated GHG footprint scrutiny for premium protected-cultivation supply
  • Pesticide management and IPM documentation expectations for premium retail programs
  • Packaging waste (gift packaging) and retailer packaging-reduction pressure
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor availability and compliance for farm and packing operations
  • Worker safety in greenhouse operations (heat stress, chemical handling) under buyer audit programs
Standards
  • JGAP/ASIAGAP (Japan GAP schemes) where requested by domestic buyers
  • GLOBALG.A.P. (commonly requested for imported produce in certain programs)
  • Retailer/importer residue testing and supplier audits (program-specific)

FAQ

Which Japanese authorities are typically involved in clearing imported fresh melons at entry?Plant quarantine inspection is handled by Japan’s MAFF Plant Protection Station, food-safety import procedures are overseen under MHLW frameworks, and customs clearance is handled through Japan Customs.
What documents are commonly needed for importing fresh melons into Japan (in addition to normal shipping documents)?Common requirements include a phytosanitary certificate when Japan’s import conditions require it, along with the standard commercial invoice, packing list, transport document (B/L or AWB), customs import documentation, and the importer’s food-safety import filing under Japan’s food import procedures.
What quality attributes tend to matter most for premium melon channels in Japan?Premium and gift channels typically emphasize uniform appearance (shape and surface condition), consistent sweetness targets (often specified by soluble-solids expectations), damage-free handling, and clear origin/brand traceability documentation.

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