Egypt: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian watermelon market fell slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Egypt

In value terms, watermelon production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in Egypt declined modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 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, approx. X ha of watermelons were harvested in Egypt; approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the watermelon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of watermelons, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum 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. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Egypt, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Seychelles (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for watermelon exported from Egypt were Saudi Arabia ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Seychelles ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Seychelles, 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 average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable 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. Based on 2022 figures, watermelon export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 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 years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Mauritius ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2016, the amount of watermelons imported into Egypt skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports soared to $X in 2016. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2016, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of watermelon to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, watermelon imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average watermelon import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Jordan ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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