Ukraine: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian watermelon market rose markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by 8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decline. Watermelon consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Ukraine

In value terms, watermelon production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in Ukraine declined slightly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The watermelon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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, approx. X ha of watermelons were harvested in Ukraine; remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1.3% against the previous year. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, the amount of watermelons exported from Ukraine dropped sharply to X tons, which is down by -99.3% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 131%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 120%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Ukraine, with a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Estonia totaled -29.8%.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Ukraine, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Estonia stood at -28.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Ukraine

For the fourth consecutive year, Ukraine recorded growth in purchases abroad of watermelons, which increased by 263% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 440%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, watermelon imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Ukraine, together comprising 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +4,940.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Romania ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest watermelon suppliers to Ukraine, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +7,835.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 108% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) and North Macedonia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+57.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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