Saudi Arabia: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi watermelon market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, watermelon production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of watermelons in Saudi Arabia reached X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 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, the total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in Saudi Arabia fell to X ha, waning by X% on 2021. Overall, the total harvested area 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 harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Watermelon Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, overseas shipments of watermelons were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Bahrain (X%).

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of watermelons were imported into Saudi Arabia; with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Saudi Arabia, 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 Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Jordan ($X), Yemen ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Syrian Arab Republic, which accounted for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Syrian Arab Republic, 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 average watermelon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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