Africa: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Africa

The African watermelon market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Production in Africa

In value terms, watermelon production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Algeria (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average watermelon yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the watermelon harvested area in Africa contracted to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Watermelon Exports

Exports in Africa

For the eighth consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of watermelons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Morocco dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Mauritania (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to watermelon exports from Morocco stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritania (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco and Mauritania increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest watermelon supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports in Africa

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of watermelons decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Libya (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the major importers of watermelons in 2022, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Rwanda (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Burkina Faso (X tons), Djibouti (X tons) and South Africa (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Lesotho (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon importing markets in Africa were Libya ($X), Rwanda ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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