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Watermelons and melons market in Americas

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for watermelons and melons began the period at 10.0 million tons in 2018, then contracted to 9.3 million tons in 2019 as export volumes surged. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered consumer purchasing patterns and contributed to a slight reduction in domestic production, keeping the overall market volume near 9.2 million tons.

Market size stabilized around 9.2 million tons through 2021 and 2022. During this period, climate variability in key producing states such as California and Florida introduced volatility into the supply chain, affecting production consistency. By 2023, the market rebounded to 9.8 million tons, supported by a recovery in domestic output and variable import volumes that helped meet demand.

The market has been shaped by rising consumer focus on health and sustainability, which supports steady demand for fresh produce. Major food companies, including Nestle and PepsiCo, maintain significant influence, while new product segments like melon-flavored beverages have emerged. Advances in cold storage and packaging technology have also enhanced supply chain efficiency and product freshness.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production watermelons and melons in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of watermelons and melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons and melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In the Americas, production of watermelons and melons reached 10,407 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a 2.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 0.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	0.1%	(2.6%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of watermelon and melon production in the Americas was $19,052 million US in 2020, up 17.4% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $16,227 million US, while the highest was in 2018 at $20,843 million US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	(22.1%)	17.4%	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of watermelons and melons from the Americas showed significant volatility during this period. In 2020, exports totaled 1,494 thousand tonnes, down 8.5% year-over-year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 682 thousand tonnes, and the highest in 2019 at 1,633 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 51.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 139.3%. Overall, exports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(51.6%)	139.3%	(8.5%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, watermelons and melons from the Americas were exported to numerous markets. Even the top three destinations—the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain—together accounted for only 21.9% of total export volumes, indicating a highly diversified market.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the Americas exported $918 million US worth of watermelons and melons, a moderate reduction of 8.3% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $888 million US, and the highest in 2019 at $1,001 million US. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	12.7%	(8.3%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

The export value structure for watermelons and melons from the Americas was fragmented from 2017 to 2020. The top three partners—the Netherlands (13.2% of export value), the United Kingdom (8.2%), and Spain (4.4%)—together represented only 25.8% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of watermelons and melons into the Americas experienced irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. In 2020, imports amounted to 289 thousand tonnes, a notable gain of 11.8% year-over-year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 31 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 93.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 744.8%. Imports peaked in 2017 and bottomed in 2018, differing by a factor of 16.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.6%)	744.8%	11.8%	(15.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of watermelon and melon imports into the Americas reached $241 million US, corresponding to a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 4.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 0.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	0.6%	(0.7%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the key partner for watermelon and melon imports into the Americas in value terms, accounting for 0.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io