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Watermelons and melons market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for watermelons and melons in Asia expanded from 99.9 M t to 103.6 M t. This growth coincided with rising temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere, which increased the popularity and consumption of these refreshing fruits.

In 2021, the market saw a slight dip to 102.7 M t, linked to unstable weather conditions that impacted production yields across key growing regions. The market then recovered, supported by a long-term trend of higher consumption driven by a warming climate.

By 2023, the market volume reached 104.4 M t, reflecting steady growth over the period. The consistent rise in temperatures encouraged greater demand for watermelons and melons, contributing to the overall expansion of the Asian market.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, M t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M 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, M 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, M 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

Asia's production of watermelons and melons has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 104.2 million tonnes, marking a modest increase of 2.4% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 100.1 million tonnes, with the largest decline of 1.6% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	1.7%	2.4%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, B $ US

In 2020, the value of watermelons and melons produced in Asia reached 249.5 billion US dollars, reflecting a significant contraction of 22.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 32.8%, averaging an annual decline of 12.4%. The largest increase was observed in 2019, with a rise of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, B $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.3%)	2.6%	(22.6%)	(12.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited notable volatility during these years. Export volumes fluctuated significantly, with a 1.9-fold difference between the low of 616 thousand tonnes in 2018 and the high of 1 161 thousand tonnes in 2019. In 2020, Asia's exports of watermelons and melons amounted to 1 109 thousand tonnes, representing a decrease of 4.5% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 33.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 88.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.3%)	88.4%	(4.5%)	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Germany were the top destinations for Asia's exports of watermelons and melons in volume terms, together accounting for 9.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Asia's cross-border shipments of watermelons and melons in value terms declined in 2020. Exports totaled 662.3 million US dollars, down 7.3% year-over-year. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 714.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 5.2% occurring in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	4.3%	(7.3%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Russia and Germany remained the leading destinations for Asia's exports of watermelons and melons in value terms, jointly representing 6.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia's import volume of watermelons and melons stood at 533 thousand tonnes, which is 11.0% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports decreased by 9.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 507 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 600 thousand tonnes. The largest decline of 13.8% took place in 2018, and the largest increase of 18.2% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.8%)	18.2%	(11.0%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure for imports in volume terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly fragmented. Egypt (1.6% of imports), Australia (1.2%), and Mexico (1.0%) together accounted for just 3.8% of total import flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Asia's cross-border shipments of watermelons and melons in value terms fell in 2020. Imports amounted to 446.2 million US dollars, indicating a 10.3% drop from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 497.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 8.5% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	8.5%	(10.3%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of imports in value terms was highly diversified. Australia (6.1% of imports), the United States (3.0%), and Egypt (3.0%) together represented only 12.2% of total import flows, while the remaining 87.8% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io