Almería in Spain takes over from Senegal and overseas countries in the European melon market

Published 2022년 5월 18일

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In week 18, Almería emerged as the primary supplier of melons to the European market, as the melon supply from overseas and Senegal had exhausted. The quantity of melons brought to market this season is significantly lower than the previous season, leading to a substantial increase in producer prices, which are now 60 to 70% higher. The sales of Piel de Sapo melons, primarily consumed in Spain, began in week 18, and the Cantaloupe melon, favored in France, is grown on approximately 300 hectares in Almería. Factors such as shrinkage in the acreage in major countries of origin and reduced yields in Almería have resulted in optimistic price expectations for this season. Conversely, the supply of Galia melons has decreased due to a reduction in acreage and quality issues, resulting in persistently high prices.

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The melon supply from overseas and Senegal has meanwhile come to an end and Almería took over as the main supplier to the European market in week 18, the Andalusia Observatory for Prices and Markets reported in its most recent report on greenhouse cultivation. "The quantity of melons brought onto the market so far is considerably lower than last season, while producer prices are 60 to 70% higher," the government agency writes. "The sales of the Piel de Sapo melons started in week 18. This type of melon is mainly sold on the Spanish market, but every year the export increases thanks to the adaptation of the sizing to the needs of the international market." "The Cantaloupe melon, which is mainly consumed in France, is grown on about 300 hectares in Almería. The shrinkage of the acreage in the main countries of origin, especially France (-10%) and Morocco (-5%), as well as in other Spanish growing areas, coupled with the drop in ...

Source: AGF