As of 2023, Spain leads European watermelon production with a significant 40.16% share, followed by Italy at 20.01% and Greece at 13.4%. Meanwhile, smaller contributors include Romania and Macedonia with 4.25% and 3.87%, respectively. Notable year-on-year changes include a 4.0% increase in Spain and 2.63% in Italy, while Greece and Romania saw declines of 6.79% and 23.02%. Over the last five years, Spanish production has consistently grown, whereas Hungary and Romania have declined.
Future trends to watch include:
- Spain expected to continue its expansion due to favorable climate conditions and technological advancements in agriculture.
- Potential recovery efforts in Greece and Romania aiming to stabilize and improve their output through policy interventions and investment in modern farming techniques.
- The impact of climate change on traditionally cooler Northern European countries, which might explore increased production.
Top countries in Watermelons Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 40.16 | 2023 | +14.06% | +4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 20.01 | 2023 | +0.82% | +2.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 13.4 | 2023 | +1.81% | -6.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Albania | 7.82 | 2023 | +0.81% | +1.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 4.25 | 2023 | -3.12% | -23.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Macedonia | 3.87 | 2023 | +3.23% | -0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.4 | 2023 | +11.08% | -8.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 2.26 | 2023 | -6.33% | -4.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.87 | 2023 | -0.1% | +2.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kosovo | 0.8 | 2023 | -2.03% | +3.41% | View data |
