Sub Product
Fresh Cantaloupe Melon, Fresh Charentais Melon, Fresh Galia Melon, Fresh Hami Melon, +2
Derived Products
Melon Concentrate, Melon Juice, Melon Puree, Frozen Melon, +1
HS Code
080719
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Melon market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 173 export partner companies and 84 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Melon in United States.
- 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 2026-06-09.
Fresh Melon Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
173 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Melon in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Melon export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080719.
Scatter points are sampled from 2.7% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Melon in United States
5 sampled Fresh Melon transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Melon sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-06-05: 3.01 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 2.94 USD / kg, 2026-05-22: 3.25 USD / kg, 2026-05-18: 2.50 USD / kg, 2026-05-18: 3.45 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | [멜론******** ********* | 3.01 USD / kg | (United States) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-06-01 | [멜론******** ********* | 2.94 USD / kg | (United States) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-22 | [멜론******** ********* | 3.25 USD / kg | (United States) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-18 | [멜론******** ********* | 2.50 USD / kg | (United States) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-18 | [멜론******** ********* | 3.45 USD / kg | (United States) | (South Korea) |
Top Fresh Melon Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 173 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Melon in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogisticsRetailTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
United States Export Partner Coverage
173 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States 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 United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Melon in United States (HS Code 080719)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Melon export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 157,264,415 | 134,533,107 USD |
| 2023 | 159,130,791 | 140,751,355 USD |
| 2022 | 136,030,894 | 124,559,717 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Melon Exports from United States (HS Code 080719) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Melon exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 123,996,790 | 107,039,275 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 21,539,372 | 11,260,348 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 4,246,161 | 6,365,578 USD |
| 4 | Japan | 1,833,622 | 2,594,628 USD |
| 5 | Bahamas | 917,862 | 1,043,777 USD |
Fresh Melon Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
84 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Melon in United States. 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 0.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Melon in United States
5 sampled Fresh Melon import transactions in United States 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 United States: 2026-03-24: 7.23 USD / kg, 2026-03-18: 7.23 USD / kg, 2026-03-15: 7.29 USD / kg, 2026-02-24: 1.36 USD / kg, 2026-02-06: 0.51 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | MAG** ******** * ** | 7.23 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-03-18 | MAG** ******** * ** | 7.23 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-03-15 | MAG** ******** * ** | 7.29 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-24 | FRE** ***** *** | 1.36 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-06 | FRE** ***** *** | 0.51 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Melon Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 84 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Melon in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingLogistics
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
United States Import Partner Coverage
84 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Melon in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Melon importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Melon in United States (HS Code 080719)
Track 3 years of Fresh Melon import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 567,379,017 | 459,499,680 USD |
| 2023 | 598,232,828 | 512,066,735 USD |
| 2022 | 321,403,337 | 372,652,890 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Melon to United States (HS Code 080719) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Melon to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala | 334,287,838 | 266,371,455 USD |
| 2 | Honduras | 112,238,422 | 104,109,223 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 92,921,732 | 73,691,424 USD |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 25,887,570 | 13,679,716 USD |
| 5 | Brazil | 1,075,589 | 781,629 USD |
Fresh Melon Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in United States
Track Fresh Melon wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in United States.
Historical Fresh Melon Wholesale Supplier Prices in United States (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Melon wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in United States.
Fresh Melon yearly average wholesale prices in United States: 2021: 1.33 USD / kg, 2022: 1.40 USD / kg, 2023: 1.50 USD / kg, 2024: 1.39 USD / kg, 2025: 1.52 USD / kg, 2026: 1.66 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.33 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 2.50 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 1.40 USD / kg | 0.51 USD / kg | 2.40 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 1.50 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 2.70 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 1.39 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 2.50 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 1.52 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 2.90 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.66 USD / kg | 0.66 USD / kg | 2.87 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Melon Wholesale Export Price Updates in United States
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Melon wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in United States.
Fresh Melon latest wholesale updates by date in United States: 2026-05-01: 38.00 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 21.00 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 22.00 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 14.09 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 12.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Mel*** ********* * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** *** ******** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 38.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Hon*********** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** *** ******** ******* ***** ******** ****** | 21.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Hon*********** * ******* *********** ****** **** ******** ********* *** ******** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 22.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Hon*********** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** *** ******** ******* *** **** ******** ****** | 14.09 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Hon*********** * ******* ********* ****** **** ******** *** ******** ******* ****** ******** ****** | 12.00 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
The U.S. fresh melon market is supplied by a mix of domestic field production and seasonal imports, with cantaloupe (muskmelon), honeydew, and watermelon as key commercial types. Domestic production is concentrated in major warm-climate growing areas, notably California and Arizona, with additional seasonal supply from other states. Because melons are bulky and perishable, refrigerated trucking and rapid post-harvest handling are central to maintaining quality across long domestic distribution lanes. Food safety is a defining market-access factor due to recurring multistate Salmonella and Listeria outbreaks linked to cantaloupe and fresh-cut melon, driving stringent buyer audits, sanitation controls, and traceability expectations.
Market RoleMajor producer and domestic consumer market with seasonal net imports (off-season supply)
Domestic RoleHigh-volume fresh produce category supplied by domestic grower-shippers plus seasonal imports; significant fresh-cut usage in retail and foodservice
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityDomestic availability typically peaks in warmer months, while winter and early-spring availability relies more heavily on imports and protected logistics.
Specification
Primary VarietyCantaloupe (muskmelon)
Secondary Variety
- Honeydew
- Watermelon
- Canary melon
- Galia-type melons
Physical Attributes
- Sound maturity and firmness appropriate for long-haul distribution
- Freedom from decay, excessive bruising, and severe rind defects
- Uniformity in size/count per case for program packs
Compositional Metrics
- Soluble solids (°Brix) targets and maturity indicators may be specified by buyers, especially for fresh-cut use
Grades
- U.S. Fancy (cantaloupe)
- U.S. No. 1 (cantaloupe)
- U.S. No. 2 (cantaloupe)
Packaging
- Corrugated cartons (case-packed and palletized)
- Bulk bins and returnable plastic containers (RPCs) for some domestic programs
- Fresh-cut: sealed cups/clamshells or trays with lot coding under refrigerated display
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Field harvest → sorting/grading → packing → cooling → refrigerated transport → distribution center → retail/foodservice
- Fresh-cut channel: receiving → washing/sanitation → cutting/dicing → packaging with lot coding → cold storage → distribution
Temperature
- Rapid post-harvest cooling and continuous cold chain are critical to slow decay and maintain texture; temperature limits vary by melon type to avoid chilling injury.
Atmosphere Control
- Moisture control and ventilation during transport help reduce condensation-driven decay risk.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly sensitive to temperature breaks and rough handling; fresh-cut melon has a much shorter usable shelf life and higher microbial risk than whole melons.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Food Safety HighRecurring multistate Salmonella and Listeria outbreaks associated with cantaloupe and fresh-cut melon (e.g., the 2011 Listeria outbreak linked to Jensen Farms cantaloupe and the 2023–2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes) can trigger urgent recalls, import holds, and immediate retailer delisting, making microbial food safety the most critical trade-disrupting risk for the U.S. melon supply chain.Use FSMA-aligned preventive controls across farms and packing/fresh-cut operations (water, hygiene, sanitation, equipment controls), require third-party audits (e.g., GFSI-recognized schemes), and maintain rapid, lot-linked traceability/recall procedures for both whole and fresh-cut product.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport shipments with missing or inaccurate FDA Prior Notice or failure to meet APHIS commodity–origin import conditions can be refused, detained, or held at the port of entry, causing spoilage and commercial losses for a highly perishable product.Run pre-shipment compliance checks covering Prior Notice, CBP entry data elements, and APHIS ACIR requirements; use a broker/importer checklist and confirm document consistency (origin, lot coding, and consignee details).
Climate MediumDrought, extreme heat, and water-supply constraints in key production areas can reduce yields and shift timing, while wildfire smoke/air-quality events can disrupt harvest labor and transportation.Diversify seasonal sourcing across regions and origins; use forward freight and supply planning; prioritize growers with resilient water-management practices and contingency harvest/logistics plans.
Logistics MediumRefrigerated truck capacity constraints and fuel-price volatility can materially increase delivered cost and spoilage risk for long-haul domestic moves, especially during peak summer demand and competing produce seasons.Secure contracted reefer capacity, deploy continuous temperature monitoring, and optimize routing and DC flow to reduce dwell time and temperature breaks.
Sustainability
- Irrigation water availability and drought exposure in major western growing regions
- Nutrient runoff and soil health management in intensive production systems
- Packaging waste reduction pressure, especially for fresh-cut retail formats
Labor & Social
- Migrant and H-2A labor compliance (wages, housing, recruitment practices) as recurring buyer-audit and reputational risk theme in specialty-crop supply chains
- Heat stress and worker-safety controls during peak summer field operations
Standards
- PrimusGFS
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- SQF
- BRCGS
- HACCP-based food safety programs (packing/fresh-cut operations)
FAQ
Are fresh melons included on the FDA Food Traceability List (FTL) in the United States?Yes. FDA’s Food Traceability List explicitly includes fresh melons (such as cantaloupe, honeydew, muskmelon, and watermelon), meaning covered firms handling fresh melons are within the scope of the FDA Food Traceability Rule’s enhanced recordkeeping framework.
What are common clearance and documentation requirements when importing fresh melons into the United States?Importers typically must file FDA Prior Notice and complete CBP entry documentation (e.g., commercial invoice and bill of lading). Plant-health requirements depend on the commodity and country of origin, so APHIS import conditions (e.g., via ACIR guidance) and any required phytosanitary documentation should be confirmed before shipment, and COOL-origin information is relevant for covered retail channels.
Why is food safety treated as the most critical risk for the U.S. fresh melon supply chain?Melons have a documented history of major U.S. outbreaks and recalls, including the 2011 Listeria outbreak linked to Jensen Farms cantaloupe and a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes investigated in 2023–2024. These events can trigger rapid recalls and immediate buyer delisting, so buyers and regulators place strong emphasis on preventive controls, sanitation, and traceability.
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