Australia and Oceania: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The watermelon market in Australia and Oceania expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, watermelon production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest watermelon producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, watermelon production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Fiji (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia totaled X%.

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in Australia and Oceania totaled X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the watermelon 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.

The watermelon harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of watermelons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tonga (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tonga (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tonga emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tonga (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest watermelon supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tonga ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Australia, watermelon exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Tonga stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%).

Watermelon Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, imports of watermelons in Australia and Oceania declined remarkably to X tons, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Samoa (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tonga (X tons), French Polynesia (X tons), Marshall Islands (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

Imports into New Zealand decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tonga (X%), Marshall Islands (X%), Samoa (X%) and New Caledonia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tonga emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. French Polynesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Samoa, Tonga, French Polynesia, Marshall Islands and New Caledonia increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported watermelons in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by French Polynesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Samoa, with a X% share.

In New Zealand, watermelon imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: French Polynesia (X% per year) and Samoa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Marshall Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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