Central Asia: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian watermelon market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Central Asia

In value terms, watermelon production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Kazakhstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average watermelon yield reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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, approx. X ha of watermelons were harvested in Central Asia; almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Watermelon exports surged to X tons in 2022, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, watermelon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the key exporter of watermelons in Central Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%).

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the watermelons exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest watermelon supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced increase 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Watermelon Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of watermelons were imported in Central Asia; jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, watermelon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importer of watermelons in Central Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Mongolia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%).

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%), Tajikistan (X%) and Mongolia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.), Tajikistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mongolia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported watermelons in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, watermelon import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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