Iran: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Iran

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Iranian watermelon market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep reduction. Watermelon consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Iran

In value terms, watermelon production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of watermelons in Iran declined to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The watermelon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, the total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in Iran contracted slightly to X ha, waning by X% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of watermelons exported from Iran dropped to X tons, declining by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Iran, with a combined X% share of total exports. Qatar, Afghanistan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of watermelons imported into Iran dropped sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Iran, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest watermelon suppliers to Iran were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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