Guadeloupe: Watermelon Market 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Guadeloupe

The revenue of the watermelon market in Guadeloupe amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the watermelon market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Watermelon Production in Guadeloupe

In value terms, watermelon production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, watermelon production attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In 2018, the average watermelon yield in Guadeloupe amounted to X ton per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the watermelon yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon yield attained its maximum level at X ton per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, 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 2018, the total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in Guadeloupe amounted to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production attained its maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented the main exporters of watermelons in 2018, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Italy (X tons) took 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, the largest watermelon markets from Guadeloupe were Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The U.S., the Netherlands, Morocco, Myanmar, Greece, Guatemala, Vietnam, Iran and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main exporting countries, Vietnam (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The watermelon export price in Guadeloupe stood at $X per ton in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

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 by Country

The U.S. (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of watermelons in 2018. Canada (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, 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 little 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 and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the watermelon import price in Guadeloupe amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the watermelon import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

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