Bolivia: Watermelon Market Overview 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Bolivia

The revenue of the watermelon market in Bolivia amounted to $X in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, watermelon consumption continues to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the watermelon market reached its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the watermelon market failed to regain its momentum.

Watermelon Production in Bolivia

In value terms, watermelon production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, watermelon production continues to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, watermelon production reached its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, watermelon production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of watermelons in Bolivia totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Watermelon yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Watermelon harvested area in Bolivia amounted to X ha in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the watermelon harvested area continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production attained its peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Bolivia

In 2018, the amount of watermelons exported from Bolivia amounted to X kg, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon exports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, watermelon exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, watermelon exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Bolivia

In 2018, the amount of watermelons imported into Bolivia totaled X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, watermelon imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, watermelon imports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform