Russian Federation: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian watermelon market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, watermelon production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of watermelons in Russia rose to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. The watermelon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of watermelons were harvested in Russia; which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the watermelon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Watermelon Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Watermelon exports from Russia shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Russia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X), Estonia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) were the largest markets for watermelon exported from Russia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mongolia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average watermelon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Estonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of watermelons were imported into Russia; which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Russia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X) constituted the largest watermelon suppliers to Russia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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