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Watermelons and melons market in Dominica

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh watermelons and melons in Dominica showed a moderate increase from 288 tons in 2018 to 305 tons in 2023. After reaching a peak of 307.5 tons in 2019, consumption dipped to 280.1 tons in 2022 before recovering close to the previous high in the following year.

In value terms, the market peaked at $962,300 in 2019 but then declined to $778,300 by 2023, indicating lower average prices or shifts in the product mix over the period.

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 Dominica
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Dominica

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

Dominica's watermelon and melon production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 276.6 tons of watermelons and melons, which represents a 0.9% increase compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 273.9 tons, marking a 2.4% decline from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	0.1%	0.9%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Dominica's watermelon and melon production value declined in 2020. The output was valued at 846.6 thousand US dollars, a 3.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 29.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 875.9 thousand US dollars, following a significant 20.9% increase in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.9%	10.8%	(3.3%)	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Dominica

Exports in kind, kg

The export market showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2020, Dominica exported 7 764 kilograms of watermelons and melons, representing a 20.7% increase from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 272 kilograms, marking a substantial 52.5% decline. However, exports rebounded strongly in 2019 with a remarkable 183.1% increase. Overall, exports varied by 3.4 times between the 2018 minimum and 2020 maximum.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(52.5%)	183.1%	20.7%	17.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat remained the primary buyers of Dominica's watermelons and melons, together accounting for 82.4% of total physical exports. The remaining 17.6% was distributed among various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited significant fluctuations during these years. In 2020, Dominica's watermelon and melon exports totaled 23.8 thousand US dollars, a 15.6% year-over-year increase. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6.6 thousand US dollars, representing a 41.2% decline. However, exports surged in 2019 with a remarkable 213.4% increase. Overall, export values varied by 3.6 times between the 2018 minimum and 2020 maximum.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.2%)	213.4%	15.6%	28.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda accounted for 48.5% of Dominica's watermelon and melon export value, while Montserrat represented 33.5%. Together, these two markets formed 82.0% of total export value, with the remaining 18.0% distributed among other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to Dominica

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes showed notable volatility during the observed period. In 2020, Dominica imported 35 800 kilograms of watermelons and melons, representing a 10.2% decrease from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 627 kilograms, marking a 13.3% decline. However, imports surged in 2019 to 39 794 kilograms, a substantial 139.3% increase. Overall, import volumes varied by 2.4 times between the 2018 minimum and 2019 maximum.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.3%)	139.3%	(10.2%)	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and France remained Dominica's primary suppliers of watermelons and melons, together accounting for 99.9% of total physical imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values demonstrated noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, Dominica imported approximately 94.2 thousand US dollars worth of watermelons and melons, representing an 11.8% year-over-year decline. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 37.7 thousand US dollars, while the highest value occurred in 2019 at 106.9 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial 183.2% increase. Overall, import values varied by 2.8 times between the 2018 minimum and 2019 maximum.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	183.2%	(11.8%)	30.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Dominica's watermelon and melon imports in value terms remained heavily concentrated, with the United States accounting for 95.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io