Serbia: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Serbia

The Serbian watermelon market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Serbia

In value terms, watermelon production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of watermelons in Serbia contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average watermelon 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 watermelon harvested area in Serbia fell modestly to X ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the watermelon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Watermelon Exports

Exports from Serbia

In 2022, approx. X tons of watermelons were exported from Serbia; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Serbia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Lithuania and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Serbia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Serbia

In 2022, purchases abroad of watermelons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Albania (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Serbia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Brazil and Montenegro lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Serbia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Albania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Greece totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Albania (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average watermelon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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