Watermelons market in Cyprus

Earlier Report Observations

The watermelon market volume in Cyprus began the period at 15 121 tonnes in 2018, a year when high production costs and liquidity constraints limited the expansion of cultivated areas, restraining supply growth. This was followed by a contraction to 14 261 tonnes in 2019 and a partial recovery to 14 674 tonnes in 2020.

After a modest rise to 14 892 tonnes in 2021, the market entered a pronounced downturn, falling to 12 659 tonnes in 2022 and further to 11 939 tonnes in 2023.

For 2024, market conditions were shaped by persistent inflationary pressures and increased import activity for fresh produce, including watermelons, though full-year volume data is not available.

Production watermelons in Cyprus

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Top producers of watermelons, 2017-2020

World map of production of watermelons, 2017-2020

In 2020, Cyprus produced 14 430 tonnes of watermelons, representing a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 7.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 15 020 tonnes. In 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 7.3%, while the largest increase of 12.3% occurred in 2018.

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Exports watermelons from Cyprus

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The market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. From 2018 to 2020, the difference between the peak and trough values was 2.2 times. In 2020, Cyprus exported 15.5 tonnes of watermelons, a decrease of 22.5% from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 33.8 tonnes. The largest decline of 40.9% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 72.9% was observed in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom and Greece together accounted for 91.5% of Cyprus's total watermelon exports in volume, with other countries contributing a more diverse but smaller share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Cyprus's watermelon exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 6.5 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp reduction of 72.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 83.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -45.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of Cyprus's watermelon exports in value terms was dominated by the United Kingdom, which absorbed 86.2% of total flows, alongside numerous smaller trading partners.

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

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

Imports watermelons to Cyprus

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cyprus imported 259.5 tonnes of watermelons, a significant decrease of 28.2% year-on-year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 134.7 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 361.4 tonnes. The largest decline of 30.6% occurred in 2018, and the largest increase of 168.3% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, the Netherlands, and Germany consistently held leading positions in Cyprus's watermelon imports by volume. Greece accounted for 50.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 27.3%, and Germany for 10.2%, together making up 88.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Cyprus's watermelon imports in value terms totaled 191.2 thousand US dollars, down by 18.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 139.0 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 235.0 thousand US dollars. The largest increase of 69.1% occurred in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Greece, and Germany remained the principal suppliers of watermelons to Cyprus in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 38.8% of imports, Greece for 32.2%, and Germany for 17.5%, collectively representing 88.5% of total import value.

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

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