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Watermelons market in Austria

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Austrian watermelon production more than doubled from 1 003 t in 2018 to 2 260 t in 2023. This expansion was supported by the crop's improving adaptation to the local climate, which facilitated cultivation and encouraged farmers to experiment with organic and regional growing methods.

The total market volume showed volatility, declining to 31 156 t in 2019 before recovering and reaching 43 325 t in 2023. The significant growth in 2023 coincided with rising consumer interest in regional and bio watermelons, which boosted import demand and overall consumption.

By 2024, import volumes increased further to 55 601 t, influenced by factors such as declining consumer prices in neighboring markets and active promotional campaigns for mini-watermelons. The expansion of bio-mini-watermelon cultivation in Lower Austria also indicated a growing niche segment within the 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 Austria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Austria 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. 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 Austria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria 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 in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Austria's watermelon production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1,750 tonnes of watermelons, marking a significant 25.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 132.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 32.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.0%	38.6%	25.9%	32.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's watermelon exports have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4,526 tonnes, showing a sharp 35.4% gain over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 116.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 29.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.4%	18.4%	35.4%	29.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Slovenia, and Germany were the main markets for Austria's watermelon exports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 34.1% of exports, Slovenia for 29.5%, and Germany for 22.7%. Together, these three countries represented 86.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's watermelon exports in value terms have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 4,503 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 88.2% uptick compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 242.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 50.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.2%	12.8%	88.2%	50.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, three key markets—Poland, Slovenia, and Germany—collectively absorbed 85.6% of Austria's total watermelon exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria imported 38,630 tonnes of watermelons, which is 16.7% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 21.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 6.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	(7.3%)	16.7%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Italy, and Turkey were the primary sources for Austria's watermelon imports in volume terms. Spain contributed 44.7% of imports, Italy 26.4%, and Turkey 6.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.8% 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 Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's watermelon imports in value terms reached 30,472 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a sharp 32.4% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 38.4%, with an annualized rate of 11.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 21.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 32.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.6%	(21.1%)	32.4%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017–2020 period, Spain, Italy, and Brazil were the leading sources for Austria's watermelon imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 51.5% of imports, Italy for 19.7%, and Brazil for 5.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 76.6% 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 Austria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io