Kazakhstan: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh watermelon market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong 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 increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Watermelon Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, watermelon production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in Kazakhstan reached X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The watermelon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 Kazakhstan; which is down by X% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of watermelons, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Mongolia (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. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($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 Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of watermelons imported into Kazakhstan surged to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, watermelon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main watermelon supplier to Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, watermelon imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), more than tenfold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uzbekistan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Iran (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, watermelon import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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