Cook Islands: Watermelon Market 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Cook Islands

The revenue of the watermelon market in Cook Islands amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, watermelon consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Watermelon Production in Cook Islands

In value terms, watermelon production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, watermelon production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Cook Islands watermelon production peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2018, the average yield of watermelons in Cook Islands totaled X ton per ha, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the watermelon yield continues to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the watermelon yield reached its peak figure level at X ton per ha in 2008; however, from 2009 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.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in Cook Islands amounted to X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon harvested area continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The global watermelon harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Watermelon Exports

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of watermelons in 2018. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the U.S. (X%), Myanmar (X%), Greece (X%) and Vietnam (X%). Morocco (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Iran (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon markets from Cook Islands were Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the U.S., the Netherlands, Morocco, Myanmar, Greece, Guatemala, Vietnam, Iran and Hungary, which together accounted for a further X Nam (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The watermelon export price in Cook Islands stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the watermelon export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Cook Islands

Watermelon imports into Cook Islands amounted to X kg in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, watermelon imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Cook Islands imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, watermelon imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, watermelon imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports decreased by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the main importers of watermelons in 2018, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Canada (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by China (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total imports. Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, China, Portugal and Cook Islands, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the watermelon import price in Cook Islands amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, watermelon import price increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Cook Islands import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform