Watermelons and melons market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for watermelons and melons in Oceania experienced considerable growth in volume from 394 thousand tons in 2018 to 607 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was driven primarily by a substantial increase in domestic production, which rose from 415 thousand tons to 615 thousand tons over the same period. The most pronounced surge occurred in 2022, when both production and market volume jumped by over 50% compared to the previous year, reaching 630 thousand tons and 620 thousand tons, respectively.

In value terms, the market grew even more sharply, from $428 million in 2018 to $820 million in 2023. The value spike was particularly notable in 2022, exceeding $902 million, indicating a period of higher unit prices or a shift toward more valuable product segments. While import volumes remained relatively low, exports saw fluctuations, declining from 2019 to 2022 before a partial recovery.

Production watermelons and melons in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of watermelons and melons, 2017-2020

World map of production of watermelons and melons, 2017-2020

Following two consecutive years of decline, watermelon and melon production in Oceania increased in 2020. That year, Oceania produced 400.6 thousand tonnes of watermelons and melons, representing a moderate year-over-year rise of 3.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 3.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 387.6 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 7.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, watermelon and melon production in Oceania saw an increase in 2020. The output was valued at 521.8 million US dollars that year, marking a significant rise of 24.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 417.9 million US dollars, and the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 27.9%.

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

Exports watermelons and melons from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, watermelon and melon exports from Oceania declined in 2020. Exports totaled 15 575 tonnes that year, representing a substantial decrease of 47.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 24.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 8.8%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 29 471 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase at 26.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Singapore (25.6% of exports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (25.5% of exports in kind), and Japan (9.1% of exports in kind) were the leading destinations for watermelon and melon exports from Oceania. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, watermelon and melon exports from Oceania amounted to 20 283 thousand US dollars, reflecting a decline of 36.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 27.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 10.3%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 31 774 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase at 28.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates (26.9% of exports in value terms), Singapore (22.5% of exports in value terms), and Japan (10.2% of exports in value terms) dominated the export structure for watermelons and melons from Oceania. Collectively, these three markets represented 59.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports watermelons and melons to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 643 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 13 512 tonnes, representing an 8.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Oceania's watermelon and melon imports were recorded at 2 070 tonnes, down by 84.7% year-over-year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 722.5%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States was the main partner for watermelon and melon imports in kind, accounting for 4.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with a 7.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Oceania's watermelon and melon imports stood at 1 449 thousand US dollars, indicating a dramatic drop of 85.3% compared to the previous year. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 4.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States led the list of suppliers of watermelons and melons to Oceania, accounting for 4.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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