Turkey: Watermelon Market Overview 2021

Watermelon Market Size in Turkey

In 2019, the Turkish watermelon market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Watermelon consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Watermelon Production in Turkey

In value terms, watermelon production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of watermelons in Turkey was estimated at X tonnes per ha in 2019, remaining constant against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The watermelon yield peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the watermelon harvested area in Turkey reduced to X ha, which is down by -X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2019, overseas shipments of watermelons increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, watermelon exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Turkey, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Russia, Austria and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelon exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2019, the amount of watermelons imported into Turkey contracted rapidly to X tonnes, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Iran (X tonnes) was the main supplier of watermelon to Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, watermelon imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sudan (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran stood at -X%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelon to Turkey, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a strong increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per tonne), while the price for Iran amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for watermelons in the world?

+

China (122M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of watermelon consumption, accounting for 76% of total volume. It was followed by Turkey (3.8M tonnes), with a 2.4% share of total consumption.

What are the largest producers of watermelons in the world?

+

China (122M tonnes) remains the largest watermelon producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 75% of total volume. It was followed by Turkey (3.9M tonnes), with a 2.4% share of total production.

What are the leading suppliers of watermelons to Turkey?

+

In value terms, Iran ($42K) constituted the largest supplier of watermelon to Turkey, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sudan ($9.6K), with a 14% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of watermelons from Turkey?

+

In value terms, Germany ($7.6M) remains the key foreign market for watermelon exports from Turkey, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic ($2.7M), with a 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for watermelons in Turkey?

+

In 2019, the average watermelon export price amounted to $366 per tonne, with an increase of 27% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for watermelons in Turkey?

+

The average watermelon import price stood at $324 per tonne in 2019, rising by 101% against the previous year.