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Watermelons market in New Caledonia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The watermelon market in New Caledonia grew from 801 t in 2018 to a peak of 1,022 t in 2020. This expansion was supported by a decrease in the wholesale price index for local fruits in August 2020, which included watermelons, making them more affordable and likely stimulating higher consumption.

After 2020, market volume contracted sharply, falling to 468 t in 2022. During this period, varietal research initiatives aimed at diversifying watermelon offerings were launched, focusing on smaller calibers, seedless varieties, and improved fruit quality to align with consumer preferences. The market recovered to 640 t in 2023, partly due to the continued promotion of local fresh produce at markets such as Farino, which enhanced distribution and consumer access.

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 New Caledonia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia

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

New Caledonia's watermelon production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 004 tonnes of watermelons, marking a solid year-on-year rise of 22.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 29.2%, which equates to an annualized growth rate of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	3.7%	22.4%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from New Caledonia

Exports in kind, kg

In 2018, New Caledonia exported 16 533 kg of watermelons, which is 53.6% lower than in 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Caledonia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.6%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were heavily focused on Canada, which accounted for 99.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2018, New Caledonia's watermelon exports amounted to 10 201 US dollars, representing a 1.3% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, watermelons from New Caledonia were largely oriented towards Canada, whose share in total export value reached 99.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons to New Caledonia

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, New Caledonia imported 17 500 kg of watermelons, reflecting a 46.9% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 38.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 14.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 32 936 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 24.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	24.0%	(46.9%)	(14.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Caledonia's imports in kind showed a pronounced dependence on Australia, with this market accounting for 98.2% of total watermelon imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

New Caledonia's watermelon imports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 11 231 US dollars, which is 56.8% lower year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 65.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -29.7%.

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