海南成全国最大冬季甜瓜供应基地 产值破百亿

Core Insights - Hainan has become the largest winter melon supply base in China, with the value of the western melon industry exceeding 10 billion yuan, driving nearly 20 billion yuan in related upstream and downstream industries, making it the second-largest tropical fruit industry in Hainan [1][5] Group 1: Industry Development - The planting area for winter melons in Hainan remains stable at around 3 million mu, with western melons and cherry tomatoes becoming the "star products" due to their unique taste and market competitiveness [1][3] - For the 2024-2025 production season, the planting area for western melons is expected to exceed 500,000 mu, while cherry tomatoes will reach 50,000 mu, with products sold in 170 major cities across China and over 10 countries and regions including Southeast Asia and Russia [3][5] Group 2: Future Strategies - Recommendations for the future development of the western melon industry include continuous innovation in varieties, establishing a standardized production technology system, and implementing green pest control techniques to reduce pesticide use [3] - The local government plans to expand the scale of high-quality production areas for western melons and increase the proportion of premium melons, aiming to achieve a total output value of 30 billion yuan for winter melons in Hainan [5]