Watermelons and melons market in Solomon Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for watermelons and melons in the Solomon Islands saw a gradual increase in volume from 1 651 tons in 2018 to a peak of 1 684 tons in 2020.

Following this peak, the market volume settled around 1 662 tons, demonstrating stable consumption levels with minimal fluctuation through 2023.

Production watermelons and melons in Solomon Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of watermelons and melons, 2017-2020

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

Solomon Islands has seen its watermelons and melons production volume grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 684 tonnes of these fruits, representing a 1.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Solomon Islands in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports watermelons and melons from Solomon Islands

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Solomon Islands exported 16 kilograms of watermelons and melons, showing little change from the previous year. Compared to 2019, exports remained relatively stable. Between 2018 and 2020, exports fell by 88.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 51.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for watermelons and melons was dominated by Marshall Islands, which accounted for 73.2% of total shipments. Other markets played a smaller role in the trade flows.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of watermelons and melons from Solomon Islands reached 61 US dollars, with no significant year-on-year change compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports decreased by 12.4%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 4.3%.

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

During 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates and Marshall Islands were the key players in exports by value, together making up 90.3% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports watermelons and melons to Solomon Islands

Imports in kind, kg

The import market for watermelons and melons in Solomon Islands showed an unstable trend over the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 723 kilograms and peaked in 2017, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2019, imports rose to 966 kilograms, marking a 33.7% increase from 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 72.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, imports of watermelons and melons in kind were primarily sourced from New Zealand and Australia, which together accounted for 100.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The import market in value terms exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports bottomed out in 2018 at 783 US dollars and peaked in 2017, showing a 2.3-fold amplitude. In 2019, imports surged to 1 286 US dollars, a sharp 64.2% increase year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a fall of 57.3%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Australia and New Zealand were the main sources for imports by value, with their combined share reaching 100.0% of total flows.

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

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