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Watermelons market in Central Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central Asia" region includes following countries:

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The watermelon market in Central Asia began the period at 4 173 thousand tons in 2018, supported by economic growth across the region which stimulated agricultural activity and investment. The market volume then declined to 3 851 thousand tons in 2019 and stabilized near 3 847 thousand tons in 2020.

A recovery commenced in 2021, with the market reaching 3 956 thousand tons and growing further to 4 177 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion accelerated in 2023, when the market volume rose to 4 453 thousand tons. The growth in 2023 was driven by an increase in the combined GDP of Central Asian countries, which boosted economic activity and investment in agriculture, including watermelon production. Additionally, new intergovernmental agreements on water resource management and allocation in the region provided improved conditions for cultivating watermelons.

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 Central Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After a two-year decline, watermelon production in Central Asia increased. In 2020, 3 933 K t of watermelons were produced, showing a slight gain of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3 899 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 7.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	(7.9%)	0.9%	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Central Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Import levels fluctuated 3.9 times between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020. In 2020, watermelon volumes exported from Central Asia reached 100.9 K t, marking a substantial increase of 99.8% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 19.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 144.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	144.3%	(19.7%)	99.8%	57.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Belarus dominated as the primary buyers of watermelons from Central Asia, jointly accounting for 82.1% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign watermelon supplies from Central Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 20 829 K $ US, reflecting a steep uptick of 117.9% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 365.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 67.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.7%	43.7%	117.9%	67.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine continued to be the main buyers of watermelons from Central Asia in value terms. Russia accounted for 69.5% of exports, Belarus for 2.1%, and Ukraine for 1.7%, jointly forming 73.3% 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 Central Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons to Central Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Foreign watermelon supplies to Central Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 15.5 K t, up by 487.1% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4 179%, with a compound annual growth rate of 249.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	228.4%	121.9%	487.1%	249.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Pakistan, and Iran made the biggest contributions to imports in kind. Russia accounted for 4.1% of imports, Pakistan for 1.1%, and Iran for 0.6%, jointly accounting for 5.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of watermelons to Central Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 7 850 K $ US, up by 683.6% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 1 530.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 153.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	92.2%	8.3%	683.6%	153.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for imports in value terms of watermelons to Central Asia were Russia, Pakistan, and Iran. Russia accounted for 4.5% of imports, Pakistan for 1.8%, and Iran for 1.3%, which jointly accounted for 7.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io