MENA: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in MENA

The MENA's watermelon market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in MENA

In value terms, watermelon production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in MENA reached X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The yield figure 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the watermelon yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, the total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in MENA reduced slightly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the watermelon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports in MENA

For the third year in a row, MENA recorded growth in overseas shipments of watermelons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Iran represented the key exporter of watermelons in MENA, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Turkey (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Iran increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Morocco (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco, Iran and the United Arab Emirates increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Iran ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of 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 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of watermelons in MENA declined rapidly to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the major importers of watermelons, together achieving X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Saudi Arabia, 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

The import price in MENA 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%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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