Central Asia: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian watermelon market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Central Asia

In value terms, watermelon production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Kazakhstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average watermelon yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The watermelon harvested area reduced modestly to X ha in 2023, waning by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Watermelon Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of watermelons were exported in Central Asia; with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the watermelons exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

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

In Uzbekistan, watermelon exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Watermelon Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, the amount of watermelons imported in Central Asia expanded remarkably to X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon imports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the main importer of watermelons, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Mongolia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform