Libya: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Libya

The Libyan watermelon market was estimated at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.1%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Libya

In value terms, watermelon production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in Libya amounted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.5%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average watermelon 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 watermelon harvested area in Libya declined to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 3% against the previous year. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, overseas shipments of watermelons increased by 6.1% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 227%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 241% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Libya, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia amounted to -13.7%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Libya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia amounted to -11.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average watermelon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tunisia amounted to +2.9% per year.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Libya

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of watermelons decreased by -17.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 756%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 646%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons) was the main watermelon supplier to Libya, accounting for a 99.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt (X tons), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tunisia totaled +22.6%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Libya, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tunisia amounted to +19.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+7.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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