France: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in France

For the eighth consecutive year, the French watermelon market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Watermelon Production in France

In value terms, watermelon production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of watermelons in France declined to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by X% against the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average watermelon yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in France rose significantly to X ha, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the watermelon harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in overseas shipments of watermelons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), twofold. Italy (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 Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for watermelon exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Watermelon Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, watermelon imports into France stood at X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon suppliers to France were Morocco ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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