Singapore opens up to Honduran melon exporters

Honduran melon exporters will have another Asian market to ship to for the upcoming and slightly delayed season.

Honduras Melons

High hopes for Honduran melon season

Singapore is now an available market for melon exports, and producer Grupo Agrolíbano is planning to take advantage of the new opportunity.

In addition, the country’s Agriculture Minister Jacobo Paz reportedly said an opening to the Japanese market was a distinct possibility for the near future.

The melon harvest is due to begin early next month, but has been pushed back several days to on or around Dec. 15 due to heavy rainfall during October.

The main destinations for Honduran melon shippers are the U.S., Canada, Spain, France, the U.K., Germany, Mexico, El Salvador and Taiwan.

Only a small amount of fruit is consumed domestically. All other exporters, namely Sur Agro, Excosur and Agripac, are working on diversifying their markets, as Honduran melons are greatly demanded in the international market because of their quality and characteristics.

The country’s two main production areas of Choluteca and Valle collectively have between 4,193-4,330 hectares of growing land.

The main varieties Honduras exports are the Italian cantaloupe, Caribbean Gold, Santa Clause, Galia, Charentais, and Honey Dew. The value of exports is expected to reach US$65 million.

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