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Watermelons market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The watermelon market volume in Southern Asia expanded significantly from 4.1 million tons in 2018 to 7.1 million tons in 2020. This growth coincided with the introduction of new seedless and mini watermelon varieties, which attracted a broader consumer base and increased seasonal demand.

After peaking in 2020, the market volume contracted to 6.0 million tons in 2021 and stabilized near this level in 2022. During the same period, the market's value in monetary terms fell steadily from $1.6 billion in 2020 to $1.3 billion by 2023, reflecting a shift in pricing or cost structures.

Volume recovered to 6.5 million tons in 2023 as global trade flows and flat worldwide production influenced supply conditions. By 2024, rising health awareness and food safety concerns over adulterated watermelons in India began shaping consumer preferences in the region.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Asia's watermelon production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 7 750 K t of watermelons, marking a 15.4% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 48.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 863 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 6.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase at 38.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	38.2%	15.4%	14.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Southern Asia's watermelon production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 796 M $ US, representing a 9.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value rose by 76.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	54.8%	9.1%	20.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Southern Asia exported 692.4 K t of watermelons in 2020, showing a modest decline of 5.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.8%, while 2019 saw a slight increase of 0.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.8%)	0.6%	(5.8%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey were the main destinations for Southern Asia's watermelon exports in kind. Iraq accounted for 53.0% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 21.7%, and Turkey for 7.5%. Together, these three countries absorbed 82.2% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Southern Asia's watermelon exports in value terms declined in 2020. Exports amounted to 160.4 M $ US, reflecting a robust decrease of 10.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 6.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 180.1 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	12.7%	(10.9%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey were the primary markets for Southern Asia's watermelon exports in value terms. Iraq represented 54.5% of exports, the United Arab Emirates 20.5%, and Turkey 7.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 82.3% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of watermelons in Southern Asia showed volatility during this period. In 2018, imports reached their lowest point at 7.2 K t, with the largest decline of 53.1% recorded that year. By 2020, imports had surged to 24.4 K t, a 167.6% increase from 2019. Overall, from the trough in 2018 to the peak in 2020, imports changed by a factor of 3.4.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.1%)	27.1%	167.6%	16.8%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Southern Asia's watermelon imports in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 13.0 M $ US, reflecting a steep gain of 58.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 43.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6.6 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 27.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.2%)	24.8%	58.2%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia formed the core group of markets for Southern Asia's watermelon imports in value terms. Thailand accounted for 5.3% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 2.7%, and Australia for 2.4%. Together, these three countries represented 10.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io