In 2023, Italy led the muskmelon production in Europe with a significant share, followed by Spain and France. Although Italy experienced a slight decline, its production remained robust. Spain observed a notable decrease, whereas France increased its output. Serbia and other smaller producers like Bulgaria and Croatia witnessed reductions, contrasting with modest growth in Romania and Albania. The majority of countries showed stable to declining trends, with only a few exceptions registering growth.
Future trends to watch include potential technological and agricultural advancements influencing production efficiency. Climate impact and changing consumer preferences may lead to variations in production shares among European countries.
Top countries in Muskmelons Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 32.48 | 2023 | +1.01% | -0.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 28.59 | 2023 | +0.4% | -4.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14.87 | 2023 | -11.25% | +1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 9.25 | 2023 | -7.51% | -3.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 3.53 | 2023 | +8.97% | -0.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3.52 | 2023 | +97.59% | +0.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2.93 | 2023 | -18.3% | -6.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Albania | 2.34 | 2023 | -23.73% | +0.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.02 | 2023 | -12.94% | -6.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.8 | 2023 | +36.38% | -0.62% | View data |
