Spain: The watermelon and melon harvest is improving nationwide, but low prices at source continue to worry the sector

Published 2024년 8월 12일

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The article provides an overview of the current situation for melon and watermelon producers in Spain, particularly in Almería and Murcia, which are major cultivation areas. The conclusion of the greenhouse campaign reveals a stable harvest without shortages, but challenges persist, including low prices and high production costs. These issues are largely due to the unpredictability of market prices, especially supermarket promotions, and the performance of the extra-early campaign. Despite these challenges, Proexport remains optimistic about the quality of local melons and watermelons, expecting them to be available until autumn. However, demand outside of Spain has decreased due to cooler temperatures, which is expected to improve with upcoming warm weather. Historical price data shows a decrease in watermelon prices and fluctuation in melon prices over the years, highlighting the ongoing price instability in the sector.

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Original content

With the greenhouse campaign concluded, melon and watermelon producers have a good assessment of the harvest of these so far, without episodes of lack of product as in previous campaigns, although with concern about low prices at source and still high production costs. This was explained in statements to Efeagro by the head of the fruit and vegetable sector of the agricultural organization COAG, Andrés Góngora, and the spokesperson of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations of the province of Almería (Coexphal), Juan Carlos Pérez. The producers have had two years of "roller coaster", with ups and downs in prices, moments of lack of product on the shelves and others of overproduction due to the heat.

Source: Agroinformacion