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Watermelons and melons market in Vietnam

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh watermelons and melons in Vietnam expanded from 1.0 million tons in 2018 to a peak of 1.4 million tons in 2020, before contracting to 1.1 million tons in 2021 and recovering to 1.2 million tons by 2023. The initial growth coincided with a decline in exports, partly due to new packaging and transportation requirements for shipments to China introduced in 2019, which made export more challenging and increased domestic availability. The subsequent market contraction in 2021 reflected a drop in production, while exports regained momentum.

Export dynamics played a central role throughout the period, with China accounting for over 90% of watermelon exports. In late 2023, Vietnam signed an official export protocol with China, opening formal trade channels but imposing strict phytosanitary conditions that limited immediate export volumes. Despite strong export growth in early 2023, many domestic growers faced steep price declines and limited outlets by year-end, as Chinese purchasing slowed.

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 Vietnam
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Vietnam in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Vietnam 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vietnam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vietnam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vietnam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vietnam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vietnam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vietnam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vietnam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vietnam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vietnam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vietnam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vietnam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vietnam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vietnam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Vietnam

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Vietnam ranked 15th globally in watermelon and melon production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of watermelons and melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Watermelon and melon production in Vietnam increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Vietnam produced 1 456 thousand tons, marking a 6.8% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 29.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	13.7%	6.8%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Watermelon and melon production in Vietnam increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 880.1 million US dollars, reflecting a robust 16.3% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 56.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	23.4%	16.3%	16.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Vietnam

Exports in kind, K t

Watermelon and melon exports from Vietnam declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 61.3 thousand tons, representing a 41.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 67.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -31.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	(35.4%)	(41.2%)	(31.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of watermelons and melons from Vietnam, accounting for 98.9% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Watermelon and melon shipments from Vietnam to abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 37 036 thousand US dollars, marking a 36.0% year-over-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 60.4%, with a CAGR of -26.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.8%)	(29.9%)	(36.0%)	(26.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China clearly dominated as the buyer of watermelons and melons from Vietnam, taking 98.7% of total exports in value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons and melons to Vietnam

Imports in kind, K t

Watermelon and melon imports into Vietnam increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3.6 thousand tons, reflecting a moderate 3.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 55.3%, with a CAGR of 15.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.2%	24.9%	3.5%	15.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China was the key partner for imports in volume, accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of watermelon and melon imports into Vietnam increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Vietnam imported a total of 3 283 thousand US dollars worth of watermelons and melons, which is 14.9% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 57.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.4%	17.0%	14.9%	16.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, watermelon and melon imports into Vietnam were largely oriented towards China, whose share in total imports in value terms reached 99.9%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io