Venezuela: Watermelon Market 2025

Watermelon Market Size in Venezuela

The Venezuelan watermelon market declined to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate slight growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Production in Venezuela

In value terms, watermelon production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -6.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 108%. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of watermelons in Venezuela reached X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average watermelon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The watermelon harvested area in Venezuela shrank to X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Venezuela

After six years of decline, overseas shipments of watermelons increased by 0.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Aruba was relatively modest.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Aruba amounted to +3.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, watermelon export price increased by +69.0% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Aruba amounted to +2.4% per year.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Venezuela

In 2021, supplies from abroad of watermelons increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main watermelon supplier to Venezuela, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +16.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +21.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average watermelon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +4.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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