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Watermelons and melons market in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Latin America and the Caribbean" region includes following countries:

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

From 2018 to 2020, the market for fresh watermelons and melons in Latin America and the Caribbean experienced steady growth in volume, supported by supply stabilization measures such as planting schedules in Mexico's Comarca Lagunera to manage peak-season oversupply. Rising exports from Brazil, driven by international demand and favorable weather, alongside a growing consumer preference for healthy fruits, sustained the market with only a minor adjustment in 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 disrupted supply chains and reduced foodservice demand, leading to a decline in market value despite stable volume. In 2022, La Niña weather conditions challenged Brazilian production, while extreme heat in Spain curtailed European output, tightening global supply and driving up prices. This resulted in a contraction of market volume but a significant increase in value, aided by lower costs for fertilizers and transport in Brazil.

By 2023, the market recovered in volume and continued to grow in value, fueled by Brazil's increased exports during Europe's off-season and strategic investments from major companies like Grupo CMR in new varieties and certifications to enhance export competitiveness. Consumer demand for traceable, high-quality, and locally sourced fruits remained a key driver, consolidating market growth.

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 Latin America and the Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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 Latin America and the Caribbean

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 Latin America and the Caribbean, watermelon and melon production reached 8 192 thousand tons in 2020, representing a 2.1% decrease from 2019. Production had previously peaked in 2019 at 8 366 thousand tons, following a 4.3% increase that year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8 019 thousand tons.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	4.3%	(2.1%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of watermelon and melon production in Latin America and the Caribbean was 4 112 million US dollars in 2020, declining by 4.9% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 325 million US dollars, marking an 8.8% increase. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 3 974 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	8.8%	(4.9%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, K t

Watermelon and melon exports from Latin America and the Caribbean totaled 1 829 thousand tons in 2020, showing a 5.5% decrease from the previous year. Exports had reached their highest level in 2019 at 1 936 thousand tons, following an 8.1% increase. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 791 thousand tons.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	8.1%	(5.5%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were the primary markets for watermelon and melon exports from Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for 85.3% of total export volume. The United States alone represented 66.8% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 11.7% and the United Kingdom at 6.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of watermelon and melon exports from Latin America and the Caribbean was 918 million US dollars in 2020, declining by 8.2% from the previous year. Export value peaked in 2019 at 1 001 million US dollars, following a 12.7% increase. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 888 million US dollars.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	12.7%	(8.2%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom together accounted for 87.9% of the total value of watermelon and melon exports from Latin America and the Caribbean.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, K t

Watermelon and melon imports into Latin America and the Caribbean grew for the second consecutive year, reaching 45 thousand tons in 2020, a 9.0% increase from 2019. Imports had previously surged by 46.9% in 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 28 thousand tons, following a 26.7% decline that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 17.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.7%)	46.9%	9.0%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the leading source of watermelon and melon imports into Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for 10.1% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Latin America and the Caribbean imported 32 million US dollars worth of watermelons and melons in 2020, a slight decrease of 3.1% from 2019. Import value had increased by 49.9% in 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 22 million US dollars, following a 34.0% decline that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.0%)	49.9%	(3.1%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the dominant and most stable source of watermelon and melon imports into Latin America and the Caribbean in value terms, accounting for 48.3% 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 Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io