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Watermelons market in Kazakhstan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh watermelon market in Kazakhstan expanded from 1.19 million tons to 1.47 million tons between 2018 and 2023, representing overall growth of approximately 24%. This increase occurred through a volatile path, featuring a sharp market contraction in 2020 that interrupted the initial upward trend.

Following the 2020 decline, the market recovered strongly in 2021, adding 168 thousand tons. After a period of stabilization in 2022, volumes reached a new peak in 2023, with annual production consistently above 1.3 million tons throughout the latter part of the period.

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 Kazakhstan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kazakhstan 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, 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, 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 Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan ranked as the 13th largest producer of watermelons globally.

Top producers of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Kazakhstan produced 1 260 thousand tons of watermelons, representing a 6.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 249 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 341 thousand tons. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	7.4%	(6.1%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan exported 67 652 tons of watermelons, marking a substantial 52.4% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with exports falling by 27.4%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with exports surging by 146.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	146.6%	(27.4%)	52.4%	39.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan's watermelon exports were predominantly directed to Russia, which accounted for 97.4% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Kazakhstan's watermelon exports in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 8 461 thousand US dollars, representing a 30.6% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export values increased by 106.1%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 27.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.8%	12.1%	30.6%	27.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Kazakhstan's watermelon exports in value terms were highly concentrated on Russia, which represented 96.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 666 tons, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 33 083 tons, representing a 50-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan's watermelon imports surged by 2,596.7% compared to the previous year. The most significant decline was recorded in 2018, with imports falling by 56.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.2%)	84.1%	2 596.7%	179.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan's watermelon imports in volume terms showed strong dependence on Uzbekistan, which accounted for 94.9% 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 Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited considerable volatility during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 367 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 7 139 thousand US dollars, representing a 19-fold difference. In 2020, Kazakhstan's watermelon import value increased by 1,677.2% compared to the previous year. The most significant decline was recorded in 2018, with import values falling by 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	9.4%	1 677.2%	163.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan's watermelon imports in value terms were primarily sourced from Uzbekistan, which represented 93.1% 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 Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io