Afghanistan: Watermelon Market 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the watermelon market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon consumption continues to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Afghanistan watermelon consumption peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Watermelon Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, watermelon production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, watermelon production continues to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, watermelon production attained its maximum level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of watermelons in Afghanistan totaled X ton per ha in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the watermelon yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the watermelon yield attained its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the 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 2018, the watermelon harvested area in Afghanistan totaled X ha, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon harvested area continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production attained its peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, the exports of watermelons from Afghanistan totaled X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, watermelon exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, watermelon exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, watermelon exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Afghanistan exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of watermelons in 2018. Italy (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the U.S. (X%), Myanmar (X%), Greece (X%) and Vietnam (X%). Morocco (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Iran (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports. The U.S., the Netherlands, Morocco, Myanmar, Greece, Guatemala, Vietnam, Iran, Hungary and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The watermelon export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the watermelon export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for watermelons reached their peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the amount of watermelons imported into Afghanistan totaled X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon imports continue to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Afghanistan imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, watermelon imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of watermelons in 2018. Canada (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by China (X%), France (X%) and the UK (X%). Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, France, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, China, Portugal and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main importing countries, Spain recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the watermelon import price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the watermelon import price, however, continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Afghanistan import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform