World - Watermelons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Watermelons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Watermelon market

Watermelon market: enjoy new facts and figures provided by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Data contain market size, consumption, market prices, companies, production, imports, trade, and exports. Here is a breakdown by region, including Africa, Latin America, China, the U.S., EU, the U.K., Russia, and the Middle East. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.

Watermelon - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3Turkey
4Algeria
5Brazil

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Turkey.

From 2019 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-0.3% per year) and Turkey (-6.0% per year).

Watermelon Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
Iran165133139-8.2%
Guatemala241230219-4.7%
Turkey369281227-21.6%
Greece336307333-0.4%
Myanmar454384402-5.9%
Italy458419428-3.3%
Brazil4264114371.3%
Mexico4475475389.7%
Spain590597563-2.3%
Vietnam5546025721.6%
United States5315526076.9%
Morocco6006636383.1%
Netherlands76484897212.8%
Average4594834711.2%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($972 per ton), while Iran ($139 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
Netherlands45668772926.4%
France6227027147.1%
Spain5836266838.2%
Germany49966266115.1%
United Kingdom52057365011.8%
Canada5285485734.2%
Poland41645552312.1%
Czech Republic4334454714.3%
United States523452454-6.8%
Iraq2122122120.0%
China1591681610.6%
Average4444984965.7%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($729 per ton), while China ($161 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
United States0.40.30.4-5.3%
Germany0.30.30.3-1.5%
France0.10.20.213.2%
Canada0.10.10.113.8%
Netherlands0.080.10.131.5%

In value terms, the largest watermelon importing markets worldwide were the United States ($368M), Germany ($283M) and France ($181M), together comprising 41% of global imports. These countries were followed by Canada, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, Spain, Iraq, the Czech Republic and China, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
Spain0.50.50.68.2%
Mexico0.30.30.3-3.3%
United States0.10.10.215.4%
Morocco0.10.20.115.3%
Netherlands0.090.10.117.3%

In value terms, Spain ($562M), Mexico ($321M) and the United States ($154M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 49% of global exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, the Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Myanmar, Brazil, Vietnam, Iran, Turkey and Guatemala, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main exporting countries, Turkey saw 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.

Watermelon - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for watermelon worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Watermelon - Top Companies

Guangxi Nanning Lvhan Agriculture Co.,Ltd., Zhongxian Fengfu Agriculture Development Co., Ltd., Mengjin County Golden Tianye Family Farm, Shandong Binzhou Yanlaihong High Tech. Park Co.,Ltd., Yucheng County Zhongken Agriculture Development Co., Ltd., Zunyi Yumiao Eco-agriculture Co., Ltd., Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc., Nanle County Ruifang Plantation Specialty Cooperative, Hubei Lingshang Renjia Ecological Food Co.,Ltd., Yushan County Chuangyuan Family Farm, Yichang Hannongyuan Ecology Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Guinan County Shuanghua Pollution Free Vegetables Plantation Specialty Cooperati ve, Guangzhou Conghua Suifeng Vegetables & Fruits Specialty Cooperative, Changyang En'shi Huinong Vegetables Farmer Cooperative, Xiangyang Xiangcheng District Chenshun Lotus Root Plantation Specialty Cooperati ve, Yuncheng Yanhu District Suhe Fengwang Fruits & Vegetables Plantation Specialty C ooperative, Huangyuan Xiaolin Vegetables Plantation Specialty Cooperative, Tanimura & Antle Fresh Foods, Inc., Jinjiang Feifei Gardening Crop Plantation Co.,Ltd., Changzhi County Wofeng Plantation Specialty Cooperative

Watermelon - Product Coverage

  • HS 080711 - Fruit, edible; watermelons, fresh

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global watermelon market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 567 - Watermelons

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Zangostar Ltd, Cooperativa Santiago Apostol De Tomelloso, Gmt Farming/Agriculture, Valchev 2016, Exotic Whip, Namal Egypt For Import & Export, Hsh Norm, Frona Gida Sanayi Ticaret Ltd. Sti, Pellagic Food Ingredients Private Limited, Greek Citrus An. Koumoutsakos & Co, Elbashayer For Export, Fruit & Veg F.E. - Samouilidis Josef, Albostan Alakhdar, Alnawras Crops Export, Olga Kiziridou Fruit Export-Greece Wassermelonen, Morini Andrea Srl, Bairouk Fruits, Gonserbio S.L., Mutkur Dried Fruits, Ekoterra Food, Nidal Fresh Co

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    21. Yield, 2012–2024
    22. Production, By Country, 2024
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2024
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Which Country Eats the Most Watermelons in the World?
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Global watermelon consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, picking up by +X% against the previous year level.

Which Country Exports the Most Watermelons in the World?
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Global watermelon exports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, rising by +X% against the previous year level.

Which Country Produces the Most Watermelon in the World?
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In 2015, the country with the largest volume of the watermelon output was China (X thousand tons), accounting for X% of global production.

Watermelon Market - Mexico Remains the Global Leader in Watermelon Exports despite 2% Drop
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Which Country Eats the Most Papayas in the World?
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Global papaya consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, growing by +X% against the previous year level.

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Global papaya exports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, coming up by +X% against the previous year level.

Which Country Imports the Most Papayas in the World?
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Which Country Produces the Most Papayas in the World?
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In 2015, the country with the largest volume of the papaya output was India (X thousand tons), accounting for X% of global production.

Papaya Market - Mexico’s Papaya Exports Increased by 30% in 2014
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Global Melon Market Reached $27B, Driven by Rising Demand in China
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The global melon market revenue amounted to $27.4B in 2018, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. The country with the largest market size was China ($15.1B), comprising approx. 56% of the total value.

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