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Watermelons and melons market in Saint Kitts and Nevis

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis experienced notable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Volume peaked at 239.5 t in 2018, then declined to 152.5 t in 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, reaching 203.4 t, before a sharp contraction to 102.6 t in 2022 and a partial rebound to 129.7 t in 2023.

This trajectory closely tracked domestic production, which fell from 236.0 t in 2018 to 152.3 t in 2020, rebounded to 204.0 t in 2021, then dropped to 116.0 t in 2022 before recovering to 129.0 t in 2023. Trade played a minor role overall, though an export of 13.6 t in 2022 contributed to that year's low market volume.

For 2024, identified factors highlight broader industry trends, including drought-related production delays and planting restrictions in some regions, which tightened supplies and supported prices. Strong European demand for seedless varieties and quality watermelons also characterized the global market landscape that year.

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

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

In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the production of watermelons and melons has fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 152.3 tonnes, which represents a significant drop of 24.0% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 33.8%, averaging an annual decrease of 12.8%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 236.0 tonnes, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(15.0%)	(24.0%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Saint Kitts and Nevis

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis exported 0.3 tonnes of watermelons and melons, a level that remained largely unchanged from 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 99.2%, translating to an average annual decline of 80.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(80.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export market was highly concentrated, with the British Virgin Islands alone accounting for 98.9% of all exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of watermelons and melons exports from Saint Kitts and Nevis stood at 0.3 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value fell sharply by 99.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -81.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Kitts and Nevis in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(81.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the British Virgin Islands dominated the export value of watermelons and melons from Saint Kitts and Nevis, holding a 98.7% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Saint Kitts and Nevis in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to Saint Kitts and Nevis

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, imports of watermelons and melons into Saint Kitts and Nevis reached 0.5 tonnes, marking a steep decline of 96.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports dropped by 99.6%, averaging an annual decrease of 83.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.6%)	n/a	n/a	(83.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant source for imports in volume, consistently making up 98.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the import value of watermelons and melons for Saint Kitts and Nevis totaled 1.0 thousand US dollars, a substantial drop of 97.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 99.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -83.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(97.8%)	n/a	n/a	(83.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis relied heavily on the United States for imports in value terms, with this market representing 99.0% of total flows for watermelons and melons.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io