Guide

Brazilian Melon Guide

Fresh Melon (Muskmelon)
Brazil
Published Sep 29, 2021

Customs & Tariffs

What Are the Main Customs & Tariffs Applied in the Most Common Markets for Melons?

Tariff Rules of Representative NTLC Under HS Code 080719 When Imported From Brazil


Trade Overview

Which countries are main importers?

Top importers include Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy and Canada.



Top 5 importing countries Import Value 2016-2020 



Who Are the Main Importers of Brazilian Melons?

In 2021, the Netherlands (32.9%), the UK (27.2%), and Spain (24.8%) dominated as the most significant export destination for Brazilian melons, with a total combined value of USD 143.9M. Despite the decline of 12.92% in the period from 2016-2021, the Netherlands remained the number one destination for Brazilian melons.

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Source: Tridge

Seasonality of Main Producing Regions

Where Are Major Producing Regions?

In Brazil, the semiarid regions produce 95% of the nation’s melons – concentrated in the northeast regions

1) Rio Grande do Norte – 66.95%

2) Ceará – 13.72%

3) Bahia – 10.53%


Northeast regions are the largest production area for Brazilian melon exports.




How Is the Seasonality of Brazilian Melons?

Harvest season for Brazilian melons is available all year, while peak harvest months are from September to January.

 Brazil’s export season also depends on Spain’s melon seasonality, which occupies most of the export volume to the EU from April to July/August. 


Source: Tridge

General Product Introduction

What are key market trends?

    Export Value of Brazil Melons(USD thousand)


  • In 2020, Brazil ranked 4th place in global melon exports with a total of USD 148 million exported (236,259 MT)
  • Inconsistent export trend for the past five years with a 5-year average export value of 151 M – CAGR -0.1% (2016-2020)
  • Main destination markets are in Europe, especially the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom, accounting for 88.8% of Brazilian melon’s total export share
  • In 2020, Brazilian melon made its first export to China, totaling 154 MT
  • The Netherlands (35.2%) is the leading melon importer, followed by Spain (27.9%), UK (25.0%), Italy (3.5%), and Canada (2.7%)
    • Spain – biggest growth among all import markets with 8.0% - CAGR (2016-2020)
    • Most exports to the Netherlands get re-exported to the UK by fiddle vessels as shipments from Brazil do not make frequent stops at the UK port for exports
    • Also gets shipped to other parts of the EU through trucking from the Netherlands
  • Notable growths in: Canada (29.3%), Belgium (241.7%), Sweden (15.0%), Russian Federation (50.5%), (32.4%) – CAGR (2016-2020)

What is the production trend?


  • Melon production in Brazil has been constant over the past 10 years, hovering around 550-580K metric tons produced per year
  • Yellow melons are the most produced variety that is available all year round in Brazil
  • Production is heavily concentrated among top suppliers that operate on a fully integrated system – Agricola Famosa and Itaueira Agropecuaria
  • Melon production in Brazil can have at least four cycles per year and requires heavy irrigation for its high sensitivity to water
  • Despite of its short cycle advantage, Brazil melon export time window is limited to winter months in the northern hemisphere as Spain supplies the European market during summer months

Production Trend of Brazilian Melons(1000 MT)



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