Turkmenistan: Watermelon Market 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Turkmenistan

The revenue of the watermelon market in Turkmenistan amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the watermelon market attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the watermelon market failed to regain its momentum.

Watermelon Production in Turkmenistan

In value terms, watermelon production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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 production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, watermelon production attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, watermelon production growth failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average yield of watermelons in Turkmenistan amounted to X ton per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the watermelon yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the watermelon yield attained its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the watermelon yield failed to regain its momentum. 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 Turkmenistan totaled X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. The global watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Turkmenistan

Watermelon exports from Turkmenistan stood at X tons in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, watermelon exports attained their peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, watermelon exports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, watermelon exports reached their maximum at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of watermelons in 2018. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Morocco (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Iran (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) occupied a little share of total exports.

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, with a combined X% share of total exports. The U.S., the Netherlands, Morocco, Myanmar, Greece, Guatemala, Vietnam, Iran, Hungary and Turkmenistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the watermelon export price in Turkmenistan amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, watermelon export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for watermelons reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for watermelons failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 the key importers of watermelons in 2018, finishing at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 largest watermelon importing markets into Turkmenistan were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, China and Portugal, which together accounted 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

The watermelon import price in Turkmenistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the import prices for watermelons attained their maximum 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