Northern America: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American watermelon market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Northern America

In value terms, watermelon production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of watermelon production was the United States (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. It was followed by Canada (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States was relatively modest.

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in Northern America stood at X tons per ha, flattening at 2021. 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

The watermelon harvested area fell to X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the watermelon harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Watermelon Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, shipments abroad of watermelons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) represented the major exporter of watermelons in Northern America, generating X% of total export.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of watermelons. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the largest watermelon supplier in Northern America.

In the United States, watermelon exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Watermelon Imports

Imports in Northern America

Watermelon imports contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States was the major importer of watermelons in Northern America, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the watermelons imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United States (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported watermelons in Northern America, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the United States, watermelon imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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