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Watermelons and melons market in MERCOSUR

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh watermelons and melons in MERCOSUR gradually contracted from 2.94 million tons in 2018 to 2.69 million tons in 2023. In value terms, after falling to $1.65 billion in 2020, the market rebounded to $2.10 billion by 2023, reflecting higher unit values or a shift in product mix.

Production reached a high of 3.25 million tons in 2019 before entering a phase of moderate decline, settling at 3.02 million tons in 2023. Exports fluctuated between 257 thousand tons and 361 thousand tons annually, subtracting from the domestic supply, while imports remained negligible.

In 2024, the ratification of the EU-MERCOSUR agreement implemented tariff reductions for Brazilian melons and watermelons, directly improving export competitiveness. Brazil solidified its position as the bloc's key supplier, diversifying its port logistics to serve growing European demand for premium, convenient fruit varieties.

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

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 2019, MERCOSUR produced 3,252 thousand tons of watermelons and melons, marking the highest output on record. However, production declined by 1.8% in 2020 to 3,188 thousand tons, representing a 2.0% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	1.8%	(2.0%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of watermelon and melon production in MERCOSUR has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 1,838 million US dollars, down 4.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 13.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	(8.1%)	(4.2%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

In 2019, MERCOSUR's watermelon and melon exports reached their peak at 346.0 thousand tons, but they fell by 3.6% in 2020 to 333.7 thousand tons. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 256.7 thousand tons, a 15.5% decline from the previous year. Overall, exports increased by 9.8% between 2017 and 2020, averaging 3.2% growth per year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	34.8%	(3.6%)	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain were the main importers of watermelons and melons from MERCOSUR, accounting for 88.1% of total exports by volume. The Netherlands led with 39.8%, followed by the United Kingdom at 28.3%, and Spain at 20.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2019, MERCOSUR's watermelon and melon exports peaked at 204.2 million US dollars, but they dropped by 5.8% in 2020 to 192.4 million US dollars. The lowest value was in 2018 at 167.8 million US dollars, a 15.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 3.5%, with an average annual decrease of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.8%)	21.7%	(5.8%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain dominated the value of watermelon and melon exports from MERCOSUR, collectively representing 89.9% of total export value. The Netherlands accounted for 38.9%, the United Kingdom for 30.1%, and Spain for 20.9%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, MERCOSUR's watermelon and melon imports hit a low of 2.7 thousand tons, a 27.1% decline from the previous year. However, imports surged by 273.3% in 2020 to 9.9 thousand tons. Over this period, import volumes varied significantly, with a 3.7-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	(27.1%)	273.3%	35.0%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2019, MERCOSUR's watermelon and melon import value was at its lowest point, 1.7 million US dollars, down 27.1% from the previous year. By 2020, import value jumped by 228.9% to 5.6 million US dollars. The market showed volatility, with a 3.3-fold variation between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020.

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