Italy: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Italy

The Italian watermelon market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Italy

In value terms, watermelon production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of watermelons in Italy was estimated at X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average watermelon yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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, approx. X ha of watermelons were harvested in Italy; flattening at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Italy

Watermelon exports from Italy reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated pronounced 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing 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, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of watermelons imported into Italy surged to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest watermelon supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, watermelon imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Greece stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest watermelon suppliers to Italy were Greece ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Tunisia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Germany and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average watermelon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising 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 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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