Italy leads the European muskmelon production with 596.2 thousand metric tons, reflecting slight stability with a negligible decline. Spain is a close second, showing a sharper decline. France's production increased marginally, while Serbia and Greece showed negative trends. Notably, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Montenegro experienced significant growth rates, standing out amidst the overall European decline. Malta faced a complete halt.
Future trends to watch include Spain's strategies to counteract its decline, potential expansion in production by Eastern European countries witnessing growth like Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the impact of climate changes on Mediterranean producing countries.
Top countries in Muskmelons Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 596.2 | 2023 | +1.01% | -0.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 524.71 | 2023 | +0.4% | -4.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 272.9 | 2023 | -11.25% | +1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 169.8 | 2023 | -7.51% | -3.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 64.87 | 2023 | +8.97% | -0.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 64.69 | 2023 | +97.59% | +0.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 53.75 | 2023 | -18.3% | -6.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Albania | 43.03 | 2023 | -23.73% | +0.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 18.71 | 2023 | -12.94% | -6.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 14.77 | 2023 | +36.38% | -0.62% | View data |
