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Watermelons market in Kyrgyzstan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh watermelons in Kyrgyzstan grew moderately from 218.7 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 230.2 thousand tons in 2020. This upward trend was interrupted in 2021 when the market volume fell sharply to 186.0 thousand tons, largely due to a significant drop in domestic production that year. A gradual recovery followed, with the market reaching 221.9 thousand tons by 2023.

The market's rebound in 2023 was primarily supported by a major increase in imports, which more than doubled to 23.3 thousand tons. Domestic production remained constrained by chronic challenges, including low crop yields caused by soil depletion, the use of poor-quality seeds, and a lack of watermelon varieties adapted to Kyrgyzstan's mountainous conditions. Concurrent shifts in regional trade, notably a sharp contraction of watermelon exports from Kazakhstan to several neighboring countries, may have indirectly affected import availability and flows within the Kyrgyz 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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Kyrgyzstan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of watermelons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Kyrgyzstan's watermelon production declined after two years of growth. In 2021, the country produced 193.8 thousand tons of watermelons, marking a significant 17.0% decrease from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 11.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 233.5 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 6.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	6.1%	(17.0%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

Watermelon exports from Kyrgyzstan have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 11 974 tons of watermelons, representing a substantial 96.7% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 6 388.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 301.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	320.8%	684.0%	96.7%	301.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia dominated Kyrgyzstan's watermelon export structure, accounting for 73.3% of total export volumes. Other markets played a less significant role during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Watermelon export revenues from Kyrgyzstan have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 927 thousand US dollars, up 61.0% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export values increased by 2 585.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 199.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	180.2%	495.3%	61.0%	199.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia and Kazakhstan together represented 94.0% of Kyrgyzstan's total watermelon export value. Other countries contributed to a more diversified but smaller portion of exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

Watermelon imports into Kyrgyzstan have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 4 172 tons, showing a sharp 52.8% rise year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, import volumes grew by 418.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 73.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	189.3%	17.3%	52.8%	73.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Uzbekistan was the main source for Kyrgyzstan's watermelon imports, making up 71.6% of total import volumes. Other markets formed a long tail of smaller suppliers.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Kyrgyzstan's watermelon import expenditures have climbed for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 1 389 thousand US dollars, marking a steep 99.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import values rose by 198.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 44.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.8%	31.5%	99.6%	44.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Iran were the primary sources for Kyrgyzstan's watermelon imports in value terms, with shares of 65.5%, 14.4%, and 11.0%, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 90.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io