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Watermelons and melons market in Djibouti

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for watermelons and melons in Djibouti was characterized by insufficient local production to meet demand, leading to heavy reliance on imports. The informal sector dominated sales, with direct producer-to-consumer exchanges common, and prices remained high even for locally grown or regional produce.

From 2019 to 2023, the total market volume showed considerable volatility. It expanded from 867 t in 2018 to a peak of 1 573 t in 2020, before contracting sharply to 952 t in 2021. The market then rebounded to around 1 500 t in 2022 and 2023. These swings were primarily driven by large fluctuations in import volumes, which ranged from 701 t to over 1 300 t annually, while domestic production increased only gradually.

For 2024, regional climatic factors such as drought and unusually cold temperatures in East Africa delayed the development of melons and watermelons in neighboring producing countries. Given Djibouti's high import dependency, these conditions could influence the availability and volume of imported supplies on the local 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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Djibouti
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Djibouti in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Djibouti 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Djibouti, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Djibouti 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Djibouti, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production watermelons and melons in Djibouti

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Djibouti's production of watermelons and melons has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 251.7 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 7.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Djibouti in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	6.7%	0.1%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Djibouti

According to industry reports, Djibouti did not export any watermelons or melons between 2017 and 2020.

Imports watermelons and melons to Djibouti

Imports in kind, t

Djibouti's imports of watermelons and melons have also increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports reached 1 321 tonnes, up 45.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 117.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 29.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	43.7%	45.6%	29.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia dominated Djibouti's imports of watermelons and melons in volume, accounting for 88.2% of total imports. Other markets played a much smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of imports showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest came in 2019, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports were valued at 221.8 thousand US dollars, a 34.1% decrease from the previous year. The peak value of 336.4 thousand US dollars was reached in 2019, which also saw the largest annual increase at 254.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	254.4%	(34.1%)	34.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates were the main sources for Djibouti's imports of watermelons and melons in value terms, together making up 94.8% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io