Sub Product
Fresh Cantaloupe Melon, Fresh Charentais Melon, Fresh Galia Melon, Fresh Hami Melon, +2
Derived Products
Frozen Melon, Melon Concentrate, Melon Juice, Melon Puree, +1
HS Code
080719
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Italy Fresh Melon market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 0 sampled export transactions for Italy are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies and 5 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Melon in Italy.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 1.
- 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 2026-06-11.
Fresh Melon Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Italy
0 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Melon in Italy. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Melon in Italy (HS Code 080719)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Melon export volume and value in Italy to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,234,284 | 44,541,731 USD |
| 2023 | 35,779,561 | 45,507,745 USD |
| 2022 | 37,601,607 | 44,305,270 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Melon Exports from Italy (HS Code 080719) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Melon exports from Italy.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 17,618,900 | 16,924,469.964 USD |
| 2 | Switzerland | 3,870,800 | 7,766,118.766 USD |
| 3 | Austria | 4,132,500 | 5,672,187.741 USD |
| 4 | France | 1,720,020 | 2,232,061.172 USD |
| 5 | Croatia | 1,390,110 | 1,896,023.17 USD |
Fresh Melon Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Italy: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
5 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Melon in Italy. 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 51.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Melon in Italy
5 sampled Fresh Melon import transactions in Italy 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 Italy: 2026-02-20: 0.82 USD / kg, 2026-02-20: 0.82 USD / kg, 2026-02-19: 0.40 USD / kg, 2026-02-17: 0.87 USD / kg, 2026-02-13: 0.40 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | MEL** ******** ******* **** | 0.82 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-20 | MEL** ******** ******* **** | 0.82 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-19 | MEL** ****** | 0.40 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-17 | FRU** ****** ***** ******** ***** | 0.87 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-13 | MEL** ****** | 0.40 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Melon Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Italy
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 5 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Melon in Italy. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthers
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsOthers
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Italy Import Partner Coverage
5 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Melon in Italy.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Melon importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Italy.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Melon in Italy (HS Code 080719)
Track 3 years of Fresh Melon import volume and value in Italy to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,243,923 | 39,620,364 USD |
| 2023 | 34,717,200 | 43,579,830 USD |
| 2022 | 26,900,685 | 31,102,984 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Melon to Italy (HS Code 080719) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Melon to Italy.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 10,279,600 | 12,534,545.883 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 7,415,450 | 8,802,887.714 USD |
| 3 | France | 4,998,140 | 7,743,066.227 USD |
| 4 | Brazil | 3,313,170 | 2,922,521.409 USD |
| 5 | Costa Rica | 2,500,220 | 2,473,981.864 USD |
Fresh Melon Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Italy
Track Fresh Melon wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Italy.
Historical Fresh Melon Wholesale Supplier Prices in Italy (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Melon wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Italy.
Fresh Melon yearly average wholesale prices in Italy: 2020: 1.45 USD / kg, 2021: 1.17 USD / kg, 2022: 1.41 USD / kg, 2023: 1.75 USD / kg, 2024: 1.63 USD / kg, 2025: 1.69 USD / kg, 2026: 1.77 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.45 USD / kg | 0.96 USD / kg | 1.93 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 1.17 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 3.56 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 1.41 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 3.37 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 1.75 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 3.96 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 1.63 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 3.51 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 1.69 USD / kg | 0.51 USD / kg | 3.94 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.77 USD / kg | 0.93 USD / kg | 3.88 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Melon Wholesale Export Price Updates in Italy
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Melon wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Italy.
Fresh Melon latest wholesale updates by date in Italy: 2026-06-01: 3.02 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 1.79 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 1.45 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 1.79 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 4.21 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Mel*** ******************* ****** * ********* ********* **** *********** ************ | 3.02 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-06-01 | Mel*** ******************* *********** * ********* ********* **** *********** ************ | 1.79 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-06-01 | Mel*** ******************* ****** ******** * ********* ********* **** *********** ************ | 1.45 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-06-01 | MEL*** * ******** ******* ******** ****** ********** ******** **** * * ******** ********* *** * ******* *** | 1.79 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-06-01 | MEL*** * ******** ******* ******** ****** ******** **** * * ******** ********* *** * ******* *** | 4.21 USD / kg | - |
Fresh Melon Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in Italy
Monitor Fresh Melon farmgate supplier cost benchmarks and latest origin-side cost movements in Italy.
Historical Fresh Melon Farmgate Supplier Prices in Italy (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Fresh Melon in Italy.
Fresh Melon yearly average farmgate prices in Italy: 2024: 0.99 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.99 USD / kg | 0.76 USD / kg | 1.41 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Melon Farmgate Export Cost Updates in Italy
Review the latest 1 farmgate updates to monitor recent Fresh Melon origin-side price movements in Italy.
Fresh Melon latest farmgate updates by date in Italy: 2024-09-01: 0.78 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | Fre** ***** ****** * *** * | 0.78 USD / kg | Italy |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh melon (Cucumis melo) is a significant Italian horticultural crop supplied from multiple regions, with notable specialty production such as Melone Mantovano PGI in Lombardy/Emilia-Romagna. Market availability is strongly seasonal: key PGI-linked supply runs mainly from late spring through early autumn, while Sicily also produces “winter” yellow melons that can be stored into winter months. The market operates through organized producer/brand systems and modern retail/wholesale distribution, with intra-EU trade typically moving by road due to perishability and bulk. Plant-health compliance (notably for quarantine/regulated pests in cucurbits) and climate-linked water stress are central factors shaping supply reliability and trade risk.
Market RoleMajor producer and intra-EU supplier
Domestic RoleSeasonal fresh fruit category supplied primarily by domestic production, with PGI and branded programs supporting quality differentiation in retail and wholesale channels
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityItalian fresh melon supply is concentrated from late spring through early autumn in major northern/central production systems; the Melone Mantovano PGI season is commonly described as May–October for netted/retato types and June–September for smooth types. Sicily also produces “winter” yellow melons (inodorus group) harvested in late summer that can be stored and consumed into winter (through December and sometimes January–February).
Specification
Primary VarietyCucumis melo (muskmelon) — netted/retato and cantaloupe-type melons
Secondary Variety
- Smooth (liscio) types (e.g., Honey Moon/Honeymoon cultivar in Melone Mantovano PGI context)
- Netted (retato) types (e.g., Harper cultivar in Melone Mantovano PGI context)
- Inodorus group (‘winter’ yellow melons in Sicily)
Physical Attributes
- Smooth (liscio) melons: non-ribbed rind; orange to salmon-toned flesh described in PGI/quality references
- Netted (retato) melons: reticulated rind; typical round-to-oval form in PGI/quality references
Compositional Metrics
- For Melone Mantovano PGI, references describe high sugar content with a cited threshold of ≥ 12 °Brix (PGI specification context).
Grades
- PGI and branded programs commonly require sorting and labeling within defined time windows and consistent lot composition by variety/type in sealed packs (Melone Mantovano PGI context).
Packaging
- Cardboard, wood, or plastic packaging formats (crates, traypaks, reusable plastic crates) are cited for Melone Mantovano PGI marketing.
- Sealed packs (trays/boxes/bags) in PGI context must contain melons of the same variety and type.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Field harvest → on-farm or facility sorting/grading → labeling/packing → (optional) cooling/cold chain → distribution to retail/wholesale
- In Melone Mantovano PGI context, fruit are described as harvested daily and sorted/labeled within 24 hours.
Temperature
- Avoid storage temperatures below 5°C to reduce risk of quality/texture damage (Melone Mantovano PGI handling guidance).
Shelf Life
- Regional quality references describe retato melons with conservability of over one week (Melone Mantovano IGP context).
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Plant Health HighTomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) is present in the Mediterranean area including Italy and is a regulated plant-health concern for cucurbits; outbreaks can cause severe production losses (reported up to near-total loss in cucurbit systems) and can trigger heightened phytosanitary controls and supply disruption for fresh melon programs.Require documented monitoring and rapid-response IPM for Bemisia tabaci (vector) risk, use certified planting material/seed where applicable, implement sanitation and exclusion in protected cultivation, and align export lots with plant-health inspection and certification requirements.
Climate HighSevere drought and heat conditions affecting parts of Italy (including northwestern Italy) can constrain irrigation water availability and impair crop performance, increasing volatility in yield and quality for water-demanding horticultural crops such as melons.Contract across multiple Italian regions to diversify climatic exposure, verify irrigation-water contingency planning, and use pre-agreed quality tolerances and delivery windows during heat/drought periods.
Logistics MediumFresh melon is bulky and perishable; road-freight capacity and cost volatility can reduce delivered competitiveness and raise rejection risk when temperature/handling discipline breaks during peak summer flows.Use pre-cooled loading, verified temperature control and pallet stability, and plan shipments around peak logistics congestion with contingency carriers.
Labor And Social Compliance MediumItalian agriculture has documented policy focus on combating labor exploitation and ‘caporalato’; reputational and compliance risk can arise if suppliers lack robust labor standards, contract transparency, and grievance mechanisms.Run supplier social-audit programs, require transparent subcontracting and payroll documentation, and prioritize certified/verified producer-organization channels where feasible.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship risk: melons are described as having high water and heat requirements, increasing exposure to drought-driven irrigation constraints.
- Climate volatility risk in key northern basins (e.g., northwestern Italy) where severe drought conditions have been documented in recent years, affecting agriculture and water availability.
Labor & Social
- Labor-rights due diligence risk in Italian agriculture associated with exploitation and ‘caporalato’ (gangmastering) concerns; buyers may require stronger social-compliance controls in fresh-produce supply chains.
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) for fruit and vegetables (commonly used for primary production assurance, including food safety, environment, workers’ welfare, and traceability).
FAQ
When is Italian fresh melon typically available from the Mantua-area production programs?For Mantua-area smooth melons, a commonly cited marketing season is June to September. In the Melone Mantovano IGP context, retato types are often described as available from May to October, while smooth types are described as available from June to September.
What is the most critical plant-health risk for Italian cucurbit (including melon) supply reliability?Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) is an emerging and regulated plant-health concern in the Mediterranean area including Italy. It is associated with severe impacts in cucurbit crops and can materially disrupt supply and raise compliance scrutiny in sensitive trade programs.
What plant-health document is typically required to export fresh melons from Italy to a non-EU country when requested by the destination market?A phytosanitary certificate is typically required and is issued by the competent regional plant health service after official inspection and verification of the shipment against the destination market’s phytosanitary requirements.
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