Kazakhstan: Watermelon Market Overview 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Kazakhstan

The revenue of the watermelon market in Kazakhstan amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, watermelon consumption increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Watermelon Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, watermelon production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, watermelon production increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Watermelon production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Average yield of watermelons in Kazakhstan stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, watermelon yield increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Watermelon yield peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of watermelons in Kazakhstan totaled X ha, growing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production reached its maximum in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

Watermelon exports from Kazakhstan amounted to X tonnes in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon exports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, watermelon exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, watermelon exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, watermelon exports continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, watermelon exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mongolia (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelon exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total watermelon exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mongolia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon export price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mongolia.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of watermelons were imported into Kazakhstan; jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, watermelon imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tonnes), Turkmenistan (X tonnes) and Kyrgyzstan (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Kazakhstan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uzbekistan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelon to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total watermelon imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkmenistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uzbekistan amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkmenistan (+X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the watermelon import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkmenistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform