Egypt: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Egypt

In 2023, the Egyptian watermelon market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Production in Egypt

In value terms, watermelon production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of watermelons in Egypt reached X tons per ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the average watermelon yield remained 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 total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in Egypt skyrocketed to X ha, growing by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the watermelon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2023, shipments abroad of watermelons increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Egypt, together accounting for X% of total exports. Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, Turkey, Oman and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Seychelles (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for watermelon exported from Egypt were Kuwait ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Lebanon ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, Turkey, Oman and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Seychelles, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, watermelon export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Bahrain ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2023, approx. X tons of watermelons were imported into Egypt; picking up by X% on 2022 figures. In general, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Egypt, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average watermelon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform