Angola: Watermelon Market 2025

Watermelon Market Size in Angola

After two years of growth, the Angolan watermelon market decreased by -41.1% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. Watermelon consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Watermelon Production in Angola

In value terms, watermelon production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 236% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of watermelons in Angola stood at less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Angola stood at less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, the amount of watermelons exported from Angola soared to X tons, with an increase of 408% compared with 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Angola, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malta (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Namibia amounted to +45.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malta (+61.9% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-8.2% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Angola, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia stood at +39.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+12.3% per year) and Malta (+41.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average watermelon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of watermelons, when their volume increased by 346% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,932%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,799%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Congo (X tons), South Africa (X kg) and Namibia (X kg) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Angola, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of +33.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Congo ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Angola, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Congo stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-4.6% per year) and the United States (-8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average watermelon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -14.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 57%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Congo (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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