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Watermelons market in Mali

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Watermelon production in Mali rose significantly from 396.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 594.3 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was supported by the introduction of a price benchmark for public procurement in 2018, which helped stimulate demand for agricultural products, and the publication of a compliance audit framework for public contracts in 2020, reinforcing market transparency and efficiency.

After reaching its peak in 2020, production fell sharply to 403.6 thousand tons in 2021, a drop of 32%. It then recovered modestly to 416.2 thousand tons in 2022 and remained stable in 2023, with the overall market volume settling at 416.0 thousand tons as small export shipments began.

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 Mali
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mali in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mali 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 Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mali 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mali 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 Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mali 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mali 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 Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mali 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali 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 Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mali 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali 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, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 Mali

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Mali ranked 25th globally in watermelon production.

Top producers of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Mali's watermelon production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 594.3 thousand tons of watermelons, marking a moderate 7.8% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 80.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 21.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.4%	39.0%	7.8%	21.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Mali

Market analysis indicates that Mali did not export any watermelons between 2017 and 2020.

Imports watermelons to Mali

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, representing a 79-fold increase. In 2020, Mali imported {value_last_year} kg of watermelons, a 530.4% surge from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 28.6%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2018, at 1 650.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 650.0%	(28.6%)	530.4%	328.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire (56.2% of imports by volume), Morocco (21.1%), and South Africa (11.4%) were the primary sources for Mali's watermelon imports, together accounting for 88.6% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market experienced an unstable trend over these years. Import values hit their lowest in 2017 and their highest in 2020, with a 57-fold difference. In 2020, Mali imported 21 095 US dollars worth of watermelons, reflecting a 394.4% year-over-year increase. The most significant drop was in 2019, at 3.6%, while the largest rise was in 2018, at 1 105.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 105.1%	(3.6%)	394.4%	285.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Côte d'Ivoire (55.2% of imports by value), Morocco (19.2%), and South Africa (14.1%) constituted the main sources for Mali's watermelon imports in monetary terms, collectively making up 88.5% of the total value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io