CIS: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in CIS

The CIS watermelon market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Production in CIS

In value terms, watermelon production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average watermelon yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon yield attained the maximum level 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 the CIS; with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. 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 CIS

Watermelon exports soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, watermelon exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the largest exporter of watermelons, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the watermelons exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%), Kazakhstan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Azerbaijan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest watermelon supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Azerbaijan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, watermelon export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Watermelon Imports

Imports in CIS

Watermelon imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against the year before. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importer of watermelons in the CIS, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%). The following importers - Armenia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - together made up X% 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 Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported watermelons in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Armenia, with an X% share.

In Russia, watermelon imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Armenia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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