Watermelons market in Namibia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for watermelons in Namibia fluctuated between 2 786 tons and 3 415 tons from 2018 to 2023. After a peak of 3 415 tons in 2018, the market contracted to 2 915 tons in 2019, then gradually recovered to 3 262 tons by 2021. Another significant decline occurred in 2022, bringing the volume down to 2 786 tons, followed by a modest recovery to 2 848 tons in 2023.

Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout this period, ranging from 3 487 to 3 624 tons annually. However, sharp changes in trade flows influenced market size: imports fell from 324 tons in 2018 to 44 tons in 2023, while exports showed considerable volatility, reaching a high of 868 tons in 2019.

Production watermelons in Namibia

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Top producers of watermelons, 2017-2020

World map of production of watermelons, 2017-2020

Namibia's watermelon production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 439 tonnes of watermelons, marking a slight 2.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 4.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.5%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 624 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 3.0% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 0.6%.

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

Exports watermelons from Namibia

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The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 3.6-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Namibia's watermelon exports totaled 563.8 tonnes, down 35.0% year-over-year. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 867.8 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a substantial rise of 123.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, watermelon exports were almost entirely directed to South Africa, which accounted for 100.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Namibia's watermelon exports declined. In 2020, the country exported 188.2 thousand US dollars worth of watermelons, a 39.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.8%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 310.3 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 32.6% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Namibia's watermelon exports in value terms were almost exclusively supplied to South Africa, which absorbed 99.9% of total exports.

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

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

Imports watermelons to Namibia

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The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Namibia imported 83.8 tonnes of watermelons, showing a sharp 68.4% year-over-year decrease. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 324.2 tonnes. The largest increase also occurred in 2018, with a 112.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure for watermelons was dominated by South Africa, which consistently represented 98.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Import values hit their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.8-fold difference. In 2020, Namibia's watermelon imports reached 80.4 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp 53.7% decline year-over-year. The maximum import value was recorded in 2018 at 224.5 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 70.4% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, watermelon imports to Namibia in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in South Africa, whose share reached 99.3%.

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

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