France: Watermelon Market 2025

Watermelon Market Size in France

For the eighth consecutive year, the French watermelon market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 13% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, posted a resilient increase. Watermelon consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Watermelon Production in France

In value terms, watermelon production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in France shrank sharply to X tons per ha, dropping by -19.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, watermelon yield increased by +27.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the average watermelon yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of watermelons in France totaled X ha, surging by 7.4% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the watermelon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of watermelons exported from France rose remarkably to X tons, increasing by 8.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, watermelon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 57%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from France, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +29.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+15.0% per year) and Italy (+27.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for watermelon exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 56% of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +48.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Norway (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into France

For the ninth consecutive year, France recorded growth in supplies from abroad of watermelons, which increased by 2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 28%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, watermelon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to France, with a combined 96% 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 Morocco (with a CAGR of +59.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon suppliers to France were Morocco ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 95% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +63.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average watermelon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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