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Watermelons and melons market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian watermelon and melon market volume fluctuated between 348 000 tons and 396 000 tons from 2018 to 2023. After a decline in 2019, it entered a period of expansion through 2022, driven by rising health consciousness and consumer demand for nutritious, refreshing fruits, which supported higher consumption.

This growth trend reversed in 2023, with market volume contracting to 377 000 tons. Supply chain disruptions and logistical challenges during the year affected production and distribution, leading to reduced market availability and a decline in both volume and value.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of watermelons and melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons and melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia's production of watermelons and melons has increased for the second year in a row. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 372.0 K t, declining by 7.0% from the previous year. By 2021, production had risen to 398.1 K t, marking a 3.7% increase compared to 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	3.2%	3.7%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The value of Australia's watermelon and melon production has also grown for two consecutive years. In 2019, it hit a low of 459.3 M $ US, falling by 3.1% from 2018. By 2021, the output value reached 612.1 M $ US, reflecting a 20.4% year-over-year increase. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production value rose by 29.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.1%)	10.7%	20.4%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Australia exported 14 641 t of watermelons and melons in 2021, showing a modest 3.1% increase from 2020. However, exports peaked in 2019 at 24 012 t, with a 20.8% rise that year. In 2020, they dropped sharply to 14 206 t, a 40.8% decline. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, total exports decreased by 26.3%, averaging an annual decline of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.8%	(40.8%)	3.1%	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and New Zealand were the top partners for Australia's watermelon and melon exports by volume. Singapore accounted for 27.1% of exports, the UAE for 23.1%, and New Zealand for 17.9%. Together, these three countries represented 68.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Australia's watermelon and melon exports were valued at 22 508 K $ US, a strong 19.6% increase from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 29 642 K $ US, with a 25.8% rise that year. In 2020, exports fell to 18 817 K $ US, a 36.5% decline. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, export value decreased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.8%	(36.5%)	19.6%	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Japan were the leading destinations for Australia's watermelon and melon exports by value. The UAE made up 25.1% of exports, Singapore 22.3%, and Japan 18.7%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 66.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to Australia

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Australia imported 157 t of watermelons and melons, a significant 62.3% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	62.3%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand was the primary source for Australia's watermelon and melon imports by volume, representing 1.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Australia imported watermelons and melons worth 21.7% more than the previous year, with the total value reaching the specified amount in K $ US.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.7%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, New Zealand was the main and most consistent source for Australia's watermelon and melon imports by value, accounting for 7.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io