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Watermelons market in the United Arab Emirates

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the fresh watermelon market in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated overall growth between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 170 thousand tons in 2018, consumption expanded to over 190 thousand tons by 2019.

A sharp contraction to 152 thousand tons occurred in 2020, interrupting the upward trend. However, the market rebounded strongly in the following years, reaching 191 thousand tons in 2021 and then climbing to a peak of 228 thousand tons in 2022.

By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 226 thousand tons, maintaining the high level achieved in the previous year and completing a period of substantial net expansion.

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 the United Arab Emirates
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Arab Emirates 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Arab Emirates by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 the United Arab Emirates in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Arab Emirates by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 the United Arab Emirates in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Arab Emirates by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 the United Arab Emirates in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Arab Emirates by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 the United Arab Emirates in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 the United Arab Emirates

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

The United Arab Emirates has seen its watermelon production volume increase for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2,794 tonnes of watermelons, marking a 12.7% year-on-year advance. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 151.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 36.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	98.5%	12.4%	12.7%	36.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The United Arab Emirates has experienced a rise in watermelon production value for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output of watermelons was valued at 1,206 thousand US dollars, up by 11.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 138.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 33.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	66.5%	28.3%	11.6%	33.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from the United Arab Emirates

Exports in kind, K t

Watermelon shipments from the United Arab Emirates to abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 41.8 thousand tonnes, reflecting a gain of 172.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 5,752.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 288.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 051.2%	86.6%	172.4%	288.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bahrain and Kuwait accounted for the majority of watermelon exports in kind from the United Arab Emirates, while other markets formed a less significant portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The United Arab Emirates has seen its watermelon export value increase for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 18,035 thousand US dollars worth of watermelons, constituting a rise of 169.7% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 5,443.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 281.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	865.4%	112.9%	169.7%	281.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Bahrain and Kuwait remained the key partner countries for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 89.0% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports watermelons to the United Arab Emirates

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, the United Arab Emirates imported approximately 190.8 thousand tonnes of watermelons, which is 6.5% less compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 176.3 thousand tonnes, while the maximum value was in 2019 at 204.1 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	15.8%	(6.5%)	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Iran concentrated 83.1% of total imports in kind, while the rest of the volume was shared by many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the United Arab Emirates' watermelon import volume amounted to 31,402 thousand US dollars, down by 23.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 23.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 40,847 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 12.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.9%)	12.3%	(23.1%)	(8.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017 to 2020, Iran (47.5% of imports in value terms), Australia (17.4% of imports in value terms), and India (14.5% of imports in value terms) were the main suppliers of watermelons to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 79.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io