Melon

メロン

Ibaraki Prefecture ranks first nationally and is renowned for premium muskmelons. Hokkaido's Yubari melon is a nationally famous gift brand. Often given as a luxury summer gift; the flesh is rich in water, potassium, and beta-carotene

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Jun - Jul

PEAK

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

ENERGY CONTENT

45

KCAL

1g

Protein

0.1g

Fat

10.4g

Carbs

0.5g

Fiber

25mg

Vitamin C

350mg

Potassium

0.2mg

Iron

6mg

Calcium

140μg

Beta-carotene

24μg

Folate

Source: 日本食品標準成分表(八訂)2020年

Wholesale Market Data

2023

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Jun ¥480/kg
HIGHEST VOLUME Jun 12,520t
Volume (t)
In season
Price (yen/kg)

Source: 農林水産省 青果物卸売市場調査報告 (2023)

Production Ranking

Ibaraki29.6%
Kumamoto19.0%
Hokkaido15.3%
Yamagata7.7%
Aichi7.0%
Others21.3%
Rank
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
1
Ibaraki TOP
37,500
29.6%
2
Kumamoto
24,100
19.0%
3
Hokkaido
19,400
15.3%
4
Yamagata
9,790
7.7%
5
Aichi
8,890
7.0%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Ibaraki
Kumamoto
Hokkaido
Yamagata
Aichi

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

Consumption Ranking

2024

National Average (annual spending per household)

¥947 /year
Rank
City
Annual Spending
1
Mito Ibaraki
¥3,757
2
Akita Akita
¥2,054
3
Kumamoto Kumamoto
¥1,977
4
Aomori Aomori
¥1,543
5
Yokohama Kanagawa
¥1,487

Source: 総務省 家計調査 (2024, two-or-more-person households, prefectural capital cities)

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