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Watermelons market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the fresh watermelon market in Australia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, peaking at 192 thousand tons in 2021 after a steady rise from 168.6 thousand tons in 2018. This growth was primarily fueled by the introduction of new watermelon varieties like seedless and mini watermelons, which expanded the consumer base. Concurrently, rising health consciousness and social media trends promoting watermelon-based recipes boosted domestic consumption.

Market volume declined to 182.5 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 161.5 thousand tons in 2023. This contraction coincided with adverse weather conditions and supply chain dynamics that impacted production and pricing. Labor shortages increased harvesting costs, while supply chain disruptions and higher input costs contributed to market volatility. Consumer preferences also shifted toward organic and pre-packaged watermelons, reflecting a broader focus on sustainability and quality.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of watermelons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Watermelon production in Australia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 194.8 thousand tonnes of watermelons, marking an 8.6% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 11%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 169.9 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year being 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.2%)	5.6%	8.6%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Watermelon exports from Australia have declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 2 750 tonnes, representing a 10.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 60.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 26.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 177 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 17.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 62.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.7%	(62.6%)	(10.1%)	(26.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Australia's watermelon exports in volume terms were the United Arab Emirates, accounting for 50.8% of exports, New Zealand at 28.9%, and Qatar with 10.5%. Together, these three markets made up 90.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Australia exported watermelons worth 5 172 thousand US dollars, showing a 5.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, exports decreased by 31.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 912 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 10 068 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 51.2% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2019 with a 32.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.6%	(51.2%)	5.3%	(12.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the key markets for Australia's watermelon exports in value terms were the United Arab Emirates, representing 52.2% of exports, New Zealand at 21.7%, and Qatar with 15.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 88.9% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io