Austria: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Austria

After two years of growth, the Austrian watermelon market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced 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, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Watermelon Production in Austria

In value terms, watermelon production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of watermelons in Austria rose modestly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The watermelon yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term. 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 in Austria totaled X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Watermelon Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, the amount of watermelons exported from Austria soared to X tons, jumping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Austria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, imports of watermelons into Austria expanded rapidly to X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Austria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, France, Iran, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest watermelon suppliers to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, the Netherlands, Iran, France, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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