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Spain Watermelon Exports
In 2023, approx. 680K tons of watermelons were exported from Spain; leveling off at 2022. In general, total exports indicated slight growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by -25.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 911K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, watermelon exports totaled $566M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +81.6% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 37%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Watermelon in Spain (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Germany | 135 | 124 | 140 | 147 | 148 | 203 | 178 | 196 | 180 | 200 | 220 |
| France | 70.9 | 54.7 | 59.6 | 65.5 | 64.3 | 88.1 | 87.1 | 86.8 | 83.2 | 92.8 | 85.7 |
| United Kingdom | 24.6 | 21.7 | 21.2 | 32.4 | 31.5 | 45.0 | 36.8 | 43.3 | 47.4 | 45.3 | 46.6 |
| Netherlands | 30.0 | 23.6 | 22.8 | 25.0 | 22.9 | 30.9 | 25.8 | 31.0 | 28.1 | 29.9 | 34.3 |
| Poland | 8.4 | 9.4 | 13.7 | 8.6 | 10.2 | 13.2 | 17.1 | 17.6 | 33.7 | 18.9 | 29.8 |
| Sweden | 11.8 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 18.0 | 16.8 | 22.0 | 17.5 | 19.6 | 22.6 | 21.7 | 18.6 |
| Czech Republic | 4.9 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 8.2 | 9.2 | 14.8 | 13.5 | 18.0 |
| Portugal | 17.6 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 12.1 | 11.7 | 9.7 | 16.2 | 13.9 | 12.2 | 19.1 | 16.1 |
| Others | 50.5 | 51.3 | 51.3 | 52.7 | 53.8 | 83.5 | 79.1 | 87.9 | 94.3 | 96.3 | 96.2 |
| Total | 354 | 311 | 334 | 367 | 366 | 501 | 466 | 505 | 516 | 537 | 566 |
Exports by Country
Germany (261K tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Spain, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (96K tons), threefold. the UK (60K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.9% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.3% per year) and the UK (+3.0% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($220M) remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Spain, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($86M), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.9% per year) and the UK (+6.6% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the watermelon price stood at $832 per ton (FOB, Spain), rising by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, watermelon export price increased by +68.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($1,024 per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($650 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the watermelon market in Spain. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
