U.S. - Watermelons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Watermelon Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Watermelon Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Watermelon Imports in the United States
- Watermelon Exports in the United States
Watermelon Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
The average watermelon import price stood at $250 per ton in September 2023, increasing by 3.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 85% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $634 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($789 per ton), while the price for Mexico stood at $230 per ton.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Watermelon Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
The average watermelon export price stood at $654 per ton in September 2023, surging by 5.9% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 21% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $985 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to September 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -0.6% per month.
Watermelon Imports in the United States
In 2022, the amount of watermelons imported into the United States dropped slightly to 801K tons, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 7.8%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 811K tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.
In value terms, watermelon imports rose markedly to $393M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.4%.
| Import of Watermelon in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mexico | 339 | 282 | 302 | 327 | -1.2% |
| Guatemala | 25.1 | 27.5 | 39.1 | 42.3 | 19.0% |
| Honduras | 42.5 | 28.1 | 25.0 | 18.8 | -23.8% |
| Others | 3.6 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 5.8 | 17.2% |
| Total | 410 | 340 | 368 | 393 | -1.4% |
Top Suppliers of Watermelon to the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (657.9K tons)
- Guatemala (95.9K tons)
- Honduras (35.2K tons)
Watermelon Exports in the United States
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of watermelons, when their volume decreased by -16.1% to 213K tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 254K tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, watermelon exports reduced to $138M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $154M, and then dropped in the following year.
| Export of Watermelon in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 113 | 125 | 152 | 134 | 5.8% |
| Others | 2.2 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 16.7% |
| Total | 115 | 127 | 154 | 138 | 6.3% |
Top Export Markets for Watermelon from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (210.0K tons)
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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In August 2022, the watermelon price per ton stood at $307, surging by 37% against the previous month.
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In June 2022, the watermelon price per ton amounted to $492 per ton, declining by -3.7% against the previous month.
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The average import watermelon price per ton stood at $540 in Apr 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous month.
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In February 2023, the price of melons per ton (CIF, US) was $724, a decrease of -3.5% compared to the month prior.
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In July 2022, the papaya price per ton amounted to $658, almost unchanged from the previous month.
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