Fiji: Watermelon Market Overview 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Fiji

The revenue of the watermelon market in Fiji amounted to $X in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, watermelon consumption continues to indicate a deep decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the watermelon market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Watermelon Production in Fiji

In value terms, watermelon production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, watermelon production continues to indicate a drastic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, watermelon production reached its maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of watermelons in Fiji amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the watermelon yield continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average watermelon yield attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Watermelon harvested area in Fiji totaled X ha in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the watermelon harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production attained its peak figure at X ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Fiji

In 2018, the amount of watermelons exported from Fiji amounted to X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, watermelon exports continue to indicate outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, watermelon exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, watermelon exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, watermelon exports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, watermelon exports attained their peak of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of watermelon exports remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Fiji

Watermelon imports into Fiji stood at X tonnes in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, watermelon imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, watermelon imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform