Niger: Watermelon Market 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Niger

The revenue of the watermelon market in Niger amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, watermelon consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the watermelon market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Niger

In value terms, watermelon production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, watermelon production continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, watermelon production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of watermelons in Niger amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the watermelon yield continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the watermelon yield attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of watermelons were harvested in Niger; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, watermelon harvested area increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Niger

In 2018, the exports of watermelons from Niger stood at X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, watermelon exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Niger exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, watermelon exports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, watermelon exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of watermelons in 2018. Italy (X tons) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by the U.S. (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. 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, Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. The U.S., the Netherlands, Morocco, Myanmar, Greece, Guatemala, Vietnam, Iran, Hungary and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X Nam (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries 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 Niger stood at $X per ton in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon export price continues to indicate a precipitous deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for watermelons attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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 Niger

In 2018, the watermelon imports into Niger stood at X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon imports, however, continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, watermelon imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, watermelon imports, however, continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports reached their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main importers of watermelonsin the world, together constituting 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%). Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) held a relatively small 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 Niger (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, China, Portugal and Niger, which together accounted for a further X recorded 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 Niger amounted to $X per ton, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the watermelon import price continues to indicate a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. Niger import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

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