EU: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in the EU

The EU watermelon market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by X% 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 in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Watermelon Production in the EU

In value terms, watermelon production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average watermelon yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the watermelon yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in the European Union fell to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of watermelons, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient increase 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 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the key exporter of watermelons in the European Union, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Italy (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Greece (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Hungary (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to watermelon exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, France (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Italy (X%), Greece (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Hungary and Spain saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest watermelon supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping 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, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Watermelon Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of watermelons, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase 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 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the largest importers of watermelons, together mixing up X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Austria (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (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 the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Slovakia, Portugal, Romania and Bulgaria 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, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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