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Watermelons and melons market in Thailand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh watermelons and melons in Thailand experienced a notable shift between 2018 and 2023. After three years of relative stability around 168–169 thousand tons, market volume fell to 160.3 thousand tons in 2021. This was followed by a strong rebound, with the market expanding to 170.2 thousand tons in 2022 and reaching 173 thousand tons in 2023, the highest level in the period.

This trajectory was driven by variations in domestic output and international trade. Production dipped slightly in 2019 but recovered from 2021 onward, climbing to 168.8 thousand tons in 2022. Imports played a significant role, surging in 2019 and 2020 before collapsing in 2021, which directly contributed to that year's market contraction. Meanwhile, exports steadily increased from 1.2 thousand tons to 3.6 thousand tons over the six years, tempering the net supply available on the domestic market.

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 Thailand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Thailand

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

Thailand's production of watermelons and melons remained stable at 160.0 K t in 2020, unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 160.0 K t, which also saw the largest annual decrease of 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	(2.2%)	-	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Thailand

Exports in kind, t

Thailand's exports of watermelons and melons have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 232 t, showing a sharp year-over-year increase of 27.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 118.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 29.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.5%	43.2%	27.8%	29.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam were the primary destinations for Thailand's watermelon and melon exports, accounting for 53.1% of total export volume. Laos led with 26.3%, followed by Myanmar at 13.8% and Vietnam at 13.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Thailand's watermelon and melon exports in value terms amounted to 1 434 K $ US, representing a significant 62.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 84.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.5%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.0%	(7.7%)	62.0%	22.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Thailand's watermelon and melon exports in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. Laos, Vietnam, and Singapore together accounted for 47.5% of total export value, with Laos contributing 21.1%, Vietnam 15.3%, and Singapore 11.2%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to Thailand

Imports in kind, t

The import market for watermelons and melons in Thailand showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 5 423 t, then peaked in 2020 at 11 378 t, representing a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports increased by 16.1% year-over-year. The largest annual decline of 48.4% occurred in 2018, while the largest increase of 80.8% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.4%)	80.8%	16.1%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China remained Thailand's key partner for watermelon and melon imports by volume, accounting for 73.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Thailand's imports of watermelons and melons in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 452 K $ US, marking a dramatic 34.1% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 056 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual decline of 46.8%. The largest annual increase of 55.4% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.8%)	55.4%	34.1%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, China and Japan were the main sources for Thailand's watermelon and melon imports in value terms, together accounting for 76.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io