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Watermelons market in Dominica

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh watermelons in Dominica showed a period of gradual expansion from 2018 to 2020, rising from 278 t to 288 t. This growth phase was followed by a notable contraction, with volume falling to 257 t in 2022, representing an 11% drop from the 2020 peak. The market demonstrated resilience by recovering to 280 t in 2023.

The agricultural sector in Dominica, including watermelon production, operates within a context of external pressures. Factors such as climate change impacts and global economic conditions related to supply chains and commodity prices have shaped the operating environment for local agriculture in recent years.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Dominica
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Dominica

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

Dominica's watermelon production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 276.6 t of watermelons, marking a slight gain of 0.9% compared to 2019. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 273.9 t, which represented the largest decline of 2.4% during this period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	0.1%	0.9%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, watermelon production in Dominica declined in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 846.6 K $ US, a 3.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 29.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 875.9 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 20.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.6%	10.8%	(3.3%)	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Dominica

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for watermelons showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 272 kg, then surged to a peak in 2020 at 7 764 kg, representing a 3.4-fold increase from the 2018 low. In 2020, exports grew by 20.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 52.3%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 183.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(52.3%)	183.1%	20.7%	17.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat together accounted for 82.4% of Dominica's total watermelon exports in volume terms, with other countries forming a more diversified but less significant portion of the export market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Export values exhibited considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2018 at 6 559 $ US, while exports peaked in 2020 at 23 769 $ US, representing a 3.6-fold increase from the 2018 low. In 2020, export value rose by 15.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 41.1%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 213.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.1%)	213.4%	15.6%	28.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat remained the primary buyers of Dominica's watermelons, together accounting for 82.0% of total export value. The remaining exports were distributed across other countries in a more fragmented pattern.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons to Dominica

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes showed notable volatility during these years. The lowest point was recorded in 2018 at 6 215 kg, while imports peaked in 2019 at 19 316 kg, representing a 3.1-fold increase from the 2018 low. In 2020, imports totaled 19 044 kg, a slight decrease of 1.4% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 15.0%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 210.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.0%)	210.8%	(1.4%)	37.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the United States was the dominant partner for Dominica's watermelon imports in volume terms, accounting for 96.9% 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 Dominica in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Import values demonstrated significant volatility during these years. The lowest point was recorded in 2018 at 16 514 $ US, while imports reached their peak in 2019 at 61 527 $ US, representing a 3.7-fold increase from the 2018 low. In 2020, imports totaled 52 147 $ US, showing a robust year-on-year decline of 15.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 272.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	272.6%	(15.2%)	44.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States played a dominant role in Dominica's watermelon imports in value terms, consistently accounting for 97.0% 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 Dominica in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io