Asia-Pacific: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific watermelon market fell modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, watermelon production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of watermelon production was China (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, watermelon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, watermelon production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

The average watermelon yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of watermelons were harvested in Asia-Pacific; approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X tons of watermelons were exported in Asia-Pacific; reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), India (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Afghanistan (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, supplies from abroad of watermelons increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watermelon imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main importer of watermelons, generating X% of total imports. Singapore (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Nepal (X tons), Brunei Darussalam (X tons) and Maldives (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Vietnam (X tons) and Macao SAR (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Maldives (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), China ($X) and Nepal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Maldives and Macao SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Maldives, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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