Most of the melons in the United States come from Guatemala

Published 2024년 7월 5일

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In 2023, Guatemala emerged as the leading melon exporter to the United States, hitting a record export value of $280 million. The United States, which usually relies heavily on domestic production for melons, has seen a rising trend in melon imports, which now make up about 37% of the market. The total melon availability in the United States also saw a marginal increase to 7.5 million pounds, largely due to higher imports and increased domestic watermelon and cantaloupe supplies. Cantaloupe melon imports, particularly from Guatemala, rose by 6% in 2023, while watermelon imports, mainly from Mexico and Guatemala, also increased. Notably, over 90% of cantaloupe imports to the U.S. were from Mexico and Guatemala between July 2023 and January 2024.

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Guatemala remained the main melon exporter to the United States in 2023, reaching a record export value of $280 million. Most melons consumed in the United States are grown domestically, but imports are capturing an increasing share of the market. The market share of imported melons has increased significantly over the decades, from an average of less than 10% during the 1980s and 1990s, to around 37% in recent years. Melon imports increased for the third consecutive year to a record 3.1 million pounds, with ample supply from Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. In 2023, an estimated 7.5 million pounds of melons were available in the United States, up 1% from the previous year. Additionally, the import share of domestic availability for all melons reached 41.4% in 2023, the highest on record. Increases in watermelon and cantaloupe supplies helped offset a decline in domestic cantaloupe production, and watermelon continued to account for more than two-thirds of per capita melon ...

Source: MXfruit