Eastern Europe: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, the East European watermelon market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Watermelon Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, watermelon production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of watermelon production was Russia (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, watermelon production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

The average watermelon yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Eastern Europe; waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 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 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of watermelons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Lithuania (X%) and Poland (X%). Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Romania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate 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 export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Watermelon Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of watermelons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total imports indicated resilient 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 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw prominent growth. 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 hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the largest importers of watermelons, together mixing up X% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ukraine (X%), Russia (X%), Slovakia (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Belarus (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Lithuania and the Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Russia (X p.p.), Ukraine (X p.p.) and Slovakia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Poland (X p.p.), Lithuania (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported watermelons in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

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

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