10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Melon and Cantaloupe in 2022
10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Melon
and Cantaloupe- According to FAOSTAT
Database in 2024, there are 10 world’s biggest country producers of Melon and
Cantaloupe in 2022. Basically, the melon/ cantaloupe becomes one of the world’s
most favorable
fruits. Functionally, many people are fond
of these fruits and melon/ cantaloupe can be eaten freshly, as an ingredient of
juice, and fruit salad.
Based on the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), Taxonomically, this crop can be classified into Class: Magnoliopsida; Superorder: Rosanae; Order: Cucurbitales; Family: Cucurbitaceae; Genus: Cucumis; Species: C. melo. Because of its classification of Cucurbitaceae family, melon/ cantaloupe has close relationship with some crops, namely watermelon (C. lanatus, C. colocynthis), cucumber (C. sativus), Pumpkin (Cucurbita argyrosperma, Cucurbita ficifolia, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita pepo).
Genetically, some of the popular melon and cantaloupe’s cultivars,
namely Home Rum, Galia, Savory, Hami, Canary, Kirkagac, Santa Clause, and
Charentais. Maybe in different countries, some melons have different names
because it depends on the company who owns the trademarks.
The World’s Harvested Areas, Production, and Yield of Melon From 1988 to 2022
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Years |
World’s
Harvested Areas |
World’s
Production |
Yield
/ Productivity |
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(Hectares) |
(Tons) |
(tons/ hectare) |
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1988 |
934,331 |
14,530,697 |
15.55 |
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1989 |
894,544 |
13,161,080 |
14.71 |
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1990 |
893,374 |
13,551,742 |
15.17 |
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1991 |
907,027 |
14,100,177 |
15.55 |
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1992 |
938,723 |
14,820,769 |
15.79 |
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1993 |
960,444 |
15,558,082 |
16.20 |
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1994 |
963,455 |
15,952,244 |
16.56 |
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1995 |
950,415 |
16,247,590 |
17.10 |
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1996 |
943,976 |
17,342,173 |
18.37 |
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1997 |
873,931 |
16,291,232 |
18.64 |
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1998 |
940,919 |
17,403,261 |
18.50 |
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1999 |
966,952 |
18,774,466 |
19.42 |
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2000 |
1,015,032 |
19,846,351 |
19.55 |
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2001 |
1,033,052 |
20,114,336 |
19.47 |
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2002 |
1,076,499 |
21,857,304 |
20.30 |
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2003 |
1,084,547 |
21,740,163 |
20.05 |
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2004 |
1,041,698 |
21,803,736 |
20.93 |
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2005 |
1,112,954 |
23,334,442 |
20.97 |
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2006 |
1,122,747 |
24,158,956 |
21.52 |
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2007 |
1,107,796 |
24,787,214 |
22.38 |
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2008 |
1,100,442 |
25,360,729 |
23.05 |
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2009 |
1,105,156 |
25,949,437 |
23.48 |
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2010 |
1,126,295 |
26,094,115 |
23.17 |
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2011 |
1,109,073 |
25,992,319 |
23.44 |
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2012 |
1,084,981 |
25,902,609 |
23.87 |
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2013 |
1,102,829 |
26,723,064 |
24.23 |
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2014 |
1,069,448 |
26,234,145 |
24.53 |
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2015 |
1,050,323 |
25,714,826 |
24.48 |
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2016 |
1,088,771 |
26,619,987 |
24.45 |
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2017 |
1,032,914 |
26,627,827 |
25.78 |
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2018 |
1,025,399 |
26,977,363 |
26.31 |
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2019 |
1,038,226 |
27,241,295 |
26.24 |
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2020 |
1,059,125 |
28,186,613 |
26.61 |
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2021 |
1,077,369 |
28,617,598 |
26.56 |
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2022 |
1,062,501 |
28,558,068 |
26.87 |
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Source: FAOSTAT, 2024 |
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The statistics of melons are always in dynamic flows. Statistically, the world’s
production of melons has increased from time
to time. In 1988, the world’s production of melons reached 14,530,697 tons with harvested areas around
934,331 hectares (ha). Meanwhile, in 2022, after more than 30 years, the
world’s production of melon has become 28,558,068 tons with harvested areas
around 1,062,501 hectares (ha). Furthermore, the yield/ productivity also
increased from 15.5 tons/ hectare, and it has become 26.87 tons/ hectare
(t/ha).
The Production of Melon Based on Continental Region in 2022
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Continent |
Production of Melon in 2022 |
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(Tons) |
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Africa |
1,235,796 |
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Americas |
3,456,311 |
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Asia |
21,896,229 |
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Europe |
1,748,668 |
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Oceania |
221,066 |
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Source : FAOSTAT, 2024 |
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Specifically, based on
the continent region, the production area spread into
several regions. Basically, the Asia region
still becomes the biggest production area with
output of melon’s fruits around 21 million tons. The Americas, Europe, and Africa are behind Asia with production of melon’s fruits approximately 3.4
million tons, 1.7 million tons, and 1.2 million tons.
Based on the country, there are some biggest producers of melon in
2022. Here is the rank of 10 world’s biggest producers of Melon and
Cantaloupes. All of the data was obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate
Database (FAOSTAT), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2024.
The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Melon and Cantaloupes in 2022
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Ranks |
Countries |
Production of Melon in 2022 |
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(Tons) |
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1 |
China,
mainland |
14,200,547 |
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2 |
Türkiye |
1,587,230 |
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3 |
India |
1,498,000 |
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4 |
Kazakhstan |
1,214,413 |
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5 |
Afghanistan |
809,194 |
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6 |
Guatemala |
736,656 |
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7 |
Iran
(Islamic Republic of) |
700,000 |
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8 |
Brazil |
699,281 |
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9 |
Bangladesh |
599,939 |
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10 |
Italy |
590,230 |
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Source:
FAOSTAT, 2024 |
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Brief Descriptions of 10 World’s
Biggest Producers of Melon and Cantaloupes
1.China, mainland
China became the biggest producer of melon in 2022. According to
FAOSTAT, the production of Melon from China reached 14,200,547 tons. Geographically, in China, Melons
are cultivated in almost all provinces except Qinghai and Tibet. Of all provinces, the main production provinces
that have huge production of Melon are
Shandong, Heilongjiang, Hena, Xinjiang, Jiling, Jiangsu (Yang et al., 2005). Furthermore, based on the
research by (Yang et al., 2005),
the regions of melon production in China can be divided into six zones. These
include:
1. Northwest Region (Xinjiang, Gansu, West of Inner Mongolia)
2. Northeast Region (Liaoning, Jiling, Heilongjiang)
3. Middle Region (Jiangsu, Anhui, Shanghai,
Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan)
4. North Region (Shandong, Shanxi, Shanxi,
Hubei)
5. Southwest Region (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou)
6. South Region (Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan,
Taiwan, Guangxi)
Based on the genotypes of melon, the types of
melon that are cultivated in China are Hami Melon, Honeydew Melon, and Oriental
Melon. Specifically, based on the cultivars, some of the cultivars of each kind
of melon namely Hami melon (Ganmao, Queen,
8601, Hanxiao, Kalakusai / Jiashi), honeydew melons (Huanghemi and Yindi) and
oriental melon (Huanan 108, Yingua, Jintasi, and Wanghai).
2.Türkiye
Türkiye is the 2nd biggest producer of melon in
2022. Statistically, the production of Melon from Türkiye reached 1,587,230
tons. Geographically, in Türkiye, there are some production areas of Melon. The cultivation areas
of melon in Turkiye can be found in Adana, Konya, Denizli, Antalya, Ankara and
Manisa provinces. Based on melon genotypes, some of the varieties of melon in
Turkiye are Kirkağaç and Galia.
3.India
India become the 3rd biggest producer of melon in
2022. According to FAOSTAT, the production of India’s melon reached 1,498,000
tons. Geographically, based on Apeda Database in 2015-2026 cit (Meena et al., 2018), the main growing areas of
melon in India can be found in Uttar Pradesh with output of melon’s fruits
around 528 thousand tons, Andhra Pradesh 151 thousand tons, Punjab 91 thousand
tons, Madhya Pradesh with 40 thousand tons, and Haryana with 30 thousand
tons. Based on genotypes, some cultivars of melon that are commonly cultivated in
India are Hara Madhu, Durgapura Madhu, Pusa Sharbati, Arka Rajhans, Arka Jeet,
Pusa Madhuras, and Pusa Rasraj.
4.Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan also has a huge production of melon in 2022. According to FAOSTAT, the
production of Cantaloupe from Kazakhstan reached 1,214,413 tons.
Geographically, in Kazakhstan, there are some main growing areas of Melon. Some
of them are located in Zhambyl, South Kazakhstan, and
Kyzylorda Provinces. Based on genotypes, many melon cultivars can be found in
Kazakhstan. Some of of them are Agrestis, Ameri, Cantalupensis, Cassaba,
Chandalak, Inodorus Zard and Zurbek Tanaka et al., 2023),
5.Afghanistan
Afghanistan is the 5th biggest producer of melon
in 2022. Statistically, the production melon from Afghanistan achieved 809,194
tons. Based on Genotypes, some of the melons that cultivated in Afghanistan are sawzmaghz, sawzmaghz-e
khadai, zormati, qashqai, kandak, kandak-e Deh
Wairan, and arkani. Geographically, some of
the growing regions of Melon in Afghanistan
spread across Balkh, Faryab, Jowzjan, Kunduz, Baghlan, and Samangan.
6.Guatemala
Guatemala is the next biggest producer of melon in 2022. According
to FAO Statistics (FAOSTAT), the production of melon from Guatemala reached 736,656 tons.
Geographically, some areas of melon
cultivation in Guatemala are located in Zacapa and Ipala region.
7.Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iran is the next biggest country’s producer of melon in 2022.
Statistically, the production of Melon from Iran reached 700,00 tons. In Iran, some of growing regions of Melon are
including Bushehr, Hormozgan, Sistan and Baluchistan, and Khozetan (Zangoueinejad et al., 2021).
8. Brazil
Brazil is the 10th biggest producer of melon in
2022. Statistically, the output of melons from Brazil is around
699,281 tons. Geographically, there are some regions of melon
cultivation in Brazil. Geographically, in Brazil, some main growing areas of melon distribute in
the states of Rio Grande do Norte accounts for 66.85% of national melon
production in Brazil, followed by Ceará for 13.72%, and Bahia for 10.53%
(Barros et al., 2020).
9. Bangladesh
Bangladesh becomes the 10th biggest producer of
melon in 2022. Statistically, the output of melon from Bangladesh is around 599,939 tons.
Geographically, in Bangladesh, there are some growing regions of Melon and
Cantaloupes, namely Patuakhali, Bhola, Barguna,
Noakhali, Pirojpur, Bagerhat, Sunamganj, Pabna, Natore, and Panchagarh
(Biwash., 2020).
10.Italy
Italy is the next biggest producer of melon in 2022. Commonly,
this country has melons
around 590,230 tons. Geographically, there are some regions of melon Italy. Some of the
locations are in Mantua, Emilia-Romagna and Bari. Based on the type of melon,
some of the melon cultivars in Italy are
Mantovano and Barattiere.
The Rank Summary of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Melon and Cantaloupes
The Table Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Melon and Cantaloupes
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