Global Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size

The global watermelon market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production

In value terms, watermelon production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of watermelon production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, watermelon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a X% share.

In China, watermelon production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

The global average watermelon yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average watermelon yield attained the maximum level 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 worldwide; approximately equating 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Watermelon Exports

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of watermelons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion 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 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the key exporters of watermelonsaround the world, together committing X% of total exports. Mexico (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%), Italy (X%) and the United States (X%). Greece (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest watermelon supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with an X% share of global exports. It was followed by Mexico, with an X% share.

In Spain, watermelon exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average watermelon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Watermelon Imports

Imports

In 2022, the amount of watermelons imported worldwide contracted to X tons, falling by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key importers of watermelons, together generating X% of total imports. Poland (X tons), the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global imports. The Netherlands, the UK, Canada, Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Slovakia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 France ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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