Brake on demand for watermelon and melon due to weather instability in Europe

Published Jun 11, 2024

Tridge summary

Greenhouse watermelon and melon production is expected to decrease by 20% and 10% respectively from the previous week due to limited production starting from week 25. Recent rainfall and cold temperatures in Europe have led to a drop in watermelon prices, while melon prices have remained stable due to production in Italy. The Piel de Sapo melon has significantly depreciated, causing marketing difficulties for farmers not in cooperatives. The prices of large-caliber yellow melons have also fallen due to their lack of appeal in the European market. However, cantaloup melons maintain stable prices and volumes. Outdoor melon and watermelon production in Almeria and the Region of Murcia is expected to begin in week 23, contributing moderate volumes initially. The weighted average price for watermelon and melon farmers is currently €0.41/kg and €0.64/kg respectively, with other vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, and tomato also having specific prices.

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Original content

Greenhouse watermelons reduce their supply by around 20% compared to last week and melons do so by around 10%. From week 25 onwards, greenhouse production of both products will be very limited. During this week, the rainfall and the drop in temperatures suffered in much of Europe have slowed down the demand for watermelon, causing their prices to drop at origin. These weather conditions have not had a significant influence on the demand for melons, which has been affected by the entry into production in Italy. The Piel de Sapo melon has depreciated considerably this week, causing those farmers not linked to cooperatives to find it difficult to market their product. In yellow melons, the percentage of large-caliber fruits, little appreciated by the European market, and consumed almost exclusively in Portugal, Italy and Spain, has increased, which has caused the prices of this type to fall. The cantaloup melon maintains a reduced volume and price stability. Starting in week 23, the ...

Source: Mercados