Southern Asia: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian watermelon market stood at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Watermelon Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, watermelon production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

The average watermelon yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. The yield indicated temperate 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The level of 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 Southern Asia; surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Watermelon Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Watermelon exports rose markedly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against the year before. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India was the major exporter of watermelons in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Afghanistan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (X%).

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the watermelons exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Afghanistan (X%) and Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest watermelon supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Watermelon Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of watermelons imported in Southern Asia surged to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Nepal represented the major importer of watermelons in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Maldives (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Afghanistan (X%) and Pakistan (X%). Bhutan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Nepal increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Maldives (X%) and Bhutan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Maldives emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Afghanistan (X%) and Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nepal (X p.p.) and Maldives (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Afghanistan and Pakistan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nepal ($X), Maldives ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Maldives, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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