Guam: Watermelon Market 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Guam

The revenue of the watermelon market in Guam amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, watermelon consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the watermelon market reached its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the watermelon market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Guam

In value terms, watermelon production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, watermelon production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, watermelon production attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, watermelon production growth remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of watermelons in Guam amounted to X kg per ha in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the watermelon 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 2018, the total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in Guam totaled X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the watermelon harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Guam

In 2018, approx. X tons of watermelons were exported from Guam; going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, watermelon exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, watermelon exports continue to indicate a temperate contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, watermelon exports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of watermelon exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented the key exporters of watermelonsaround the world, together amounting to approx. X% of total exports. Italy (X tons) held 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 Guam 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, Hungary and Guam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X Nam (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The watermelon export price in Guam stood at $X per ton in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the watermelon export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Guam export price peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Guam

In 2018, approx. X tons of watermelons were imported into Guam; declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, watermelon imports, however, continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports reached their maximum at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, watermelon imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, watermelon imports reached their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of watermelon imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the major importers of watermelonsaround the world, together amounting to near X% of total imports. 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%). The following importers - Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up X% 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 Guam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon importing markets into Guam were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, China, Portugal and Guam, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The watermelon import price in Guam stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the watermelon import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Guam import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; 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