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Watermelons market in Malta

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The watermelon market in Malta grew from 3 780 t in 2018 to 4 232 t in 2019, before declining to 3 602 t in 2020. Production and imports both contracted that year. The market then recovered robustly, with volume reaching 4 192 t in 2021 and stabilizing around 4 200 t through 2023, close to its pre-2020 peak.

In the latter part of the period, the stable market volume was supported by broader consumer trends. Growing health consciousness increased demand for watermelon as a hydrating, low-calorie fruit, particularly during summer months. Furthermore, social media trends popularized watermelon-based recipes and drinks, helping to sustain consumption. International trade flows from major exporting countries like Spain also affected supply availability and pricing in the 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, 2018-2024
    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 Malta
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malta 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. 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 Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta 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 Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta 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 Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta 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 Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta 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 Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta 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 Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta 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 Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta 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 Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta 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 Malta

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

In 2020, Malta produced 2,950 tonnes of watermelons, marking a significant year-over-year contraction of 13.0%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 17.1%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 6.1%. The only notable increase during this timeframe occurred in 2019, with production rising by 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	3.4%	(13.0%)	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Malta

According to desk-based market research, Malta did not export any watermelons between 2017 and 2020.

Imports watermelons to Malta

Imports in kind, t

Following two consecutive years of growth, watermelon imports into Malta declined. In 2019, imports reached their peak at 841.5 tonnes, but by 2020, they had fallen to 651.7 tonnes, representing a 22.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 40.8%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 12.1%. The most substantial year-on-year increase was recorded in 2019, when imports surged by 68.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	68.5%	(22.6%)	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Morocco accounted for the majority of Malta's watermelon imports by volume, with other markets playing a more limited role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of gains, the value of watermelon imports into Malta declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 533.3 thousand US dollars, but by 2020, they had dropped to 465.7 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 12.7% reduction from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 span, import value rose by 41.7%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 12.3%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 41.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.5%	41.7%	(12.7%)	12.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Spain, and Morocco dominated Malta's watermelon imports by value. Italy alone accounted for 64.6% of the total import value, followed by Spain at 12.6% and Morocco at 11.3%. Together, these three countries represented 88.5% of all watermelon import value into Malta, establishing them as the primary sources.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io