Turkey: Watermelon Market Overview 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Turkey

The revenue of the watermelon market in Turkey amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, watermelon consumption, however, continues to indicate a measured descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the watermelon market attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the watermelon market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Turkey

In value terms, watermelon production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, watermelon production continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, watermelon production attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, watermelon production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of watermelons in Turkey stood at X tonne per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Watermelon yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the watermelon harvested area in Turkey amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the watermelon harvested area continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production attained its maximum at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Turkey

Watermelon exports from Turkey stood at X tonnes in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, watermelon exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, watermelon exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, watermelon exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Turkey, with a combined X% share of total exports. Russia, the Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for watermelon exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Iraq, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average watermelon export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the watermelon export price, however, continues to indicate a deep deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for watermelons attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for watermelons failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of watermelons were imported into Turkey; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, watermelon imports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, watermelon imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Iran (X tonnes) was the main watermelon supplier to Turkey, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled -X%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelon to Turkey.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran stood at -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the watermelon import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for watermelons attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Iran.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform