China: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in China

The Chinese watermelon market declined slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong 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 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in China

In value terms, watermelon production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of watermelons in China stood at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average 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.

In 2022, the watermelon harvested area in China reduced slightly to X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of watermelons increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), fourfold. Macao SAR (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 Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Macao SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average watermelon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of watermelons increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) constituted the largest watermelon supplier to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, watermelon imports from Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Myanmar amounted to X%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Myanmar totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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