Chile: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Chile

The Chilean watermelon market expanded significantly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Chile

In value terms, watermelon production contracted markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average watermelon yield in Chile shrank to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average watermelon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

In 2023, the harvested area of watermelons in Chile reduced to X ha, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2023, exports of watermelons from Chile fell to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Chile, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland amounted to X%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2023, approx. X tons of watermelons were imported into Chile; increasing by X% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest watermelon supplier to Chile, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru amounted to X%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Peru stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform