date:Jun 24, 2019
5%
Australian melon exports increased by 5% in 2018 compared to last year. The value of those melons has remained the same. The sector made a number of visits to major export markets, including Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Australia's total melon production, however, has dropped by 7% to 215,519 tons, and the total value is down by 28%.
For watermelons, there has been a 4% increase in the acreage, but with a price drop of 22%. Few melons are imported into Australia.