Global Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size

In 2023, the global watermelon market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Watermelon Production

In value terms, watermelon production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Global production peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of watermelon production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, watermelon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In 2023, the global average watermelon yield expanded slightly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with 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 only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 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 total area harvested in terms of watermelons production worldwide stood at X ha, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the global watermelon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of watermelons was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Guatemala (X tons), Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Spain ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of global exports. Iran, Italy, the United States, Brazil, the Netherlands, Guatemala, Greece, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average watermelon export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports

Global watermelon imports was estimated at X tons in 2023, increasing by X% against the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons), followed by Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major importers of watermelons, together mixing up X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Spain (X tons), Oman (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and El Salvador (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of global imports. The UK, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Turkey and El Salvador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform