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Watermelons and melons market in Niger

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for watermelons and melons in Niger expanded rapidly from 2018 to 2023, with production rising from 60.7 thousand tons to 472.2 thousand tons. This strong growth was initially supported by the introduction of new taxes on certain imported essential goods in 2018, which encouraged domestic cultivation, alongside the development of local market gardening, particularly in the Dosso region where drip irrigation for melons and other crops improved yields.

Production continued to accelerate as enhanced private sector organization for fertilizer imports following liberalization in 2020 improved input availability for farmers. This momentum was further strengthened in 2022 by the official launch of a targeted fertilizer distribution program across eight regions and the adoption of the 2022-2026 Economic and Social Development Plan (PDES), providing a strategic framework for agricultural sector 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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger 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. 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ 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 Niger

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

Niger's production of watermelons and melons has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 195.3 thousand tonnes, marking a sharp year-over-year increase of 106.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production surged by 262.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 53.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	56.1%	106.2%	53.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Niger

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Burkina Faso was consistently the primary and nearly exclusive destination for Niger's watermelon and melon exports in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Burkina Faso completely dominated Niger's watermelon and melon exports in value terms, capturing 100.0% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to Niger

Imports in kind, t

The import volumes showed significant fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 660 tonnes, representing a 56.7% decline from the previous year. They then rebounded sharply in 2019, rising 70.5% to reach 1 125 tonnes. In 2020, imports totaled 1 401 tonnes, a solid 24.5% increase compared to 2019. The peak was in 2017, with volumes 2.3 times higher than the 2018 low.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.7%)	70.5%	24.5%	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Niger's watermelon and melon imports in volume terms were Morocco (39.1%), Burkina Faso (35.2%), and Ghana (22.0%). Together, these three countries accounted for 96.4% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Import values displayed an unstable pattern over this period. In 2018, they fell to a low of 23 807 US dollars, a steep 74.0% drop from the previous year. This was followed by a dramatic recovery in 2019, with a 119.6% increase to 52 230 US dollars. In 2020, imports reached 79 942 US dollars, up 52.9% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2017, which was 3.8 times greater than the 2018 low.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.0%)	119.6%	52.9%	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco and Burkina Faso were the key players in Niger's watermelon and melon imports by value, together making up 81.6% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io