Global Watermelons Production by Country

Global watermelon production is dominated by China, contributing significantly to the global market with 62.862 million metric tons in 2024. India and Algeria follow, albeit with much smaller volumes at 2.9648 and 2.5063 million metric tons, respectively. Notable year-on-year variations in production include Afghanistan (23.14%), Colombia (10.84%), and Niger (11.65%) showing substantial growth, while some countries like Greece (-11.29%), Thailand (-38.04%), and Cyprus (-6.87%) have experienced declines.

Over the past five years, there have been consistent trends in watermelon production growth in some regions. Kazakhstan (3.96%) and Senegal (4.44%) displayed robust CAGR figures. Conversely, Uzbekistan (-4.34%), South Korea (-1.51%), and Greece (-11.29%) illustrate areas of concern due to decreasing production rates.

Future trends to watch include:

  • China maintaining its dominant position but with moderate growth.
  • Increasing contributions from African countries such as Senegal and Kenya, reflecting strong growth rates.
  • Disrupted production dynamics in regions facing geopolitical and climatic challenges, affecting countries like Uzbekistan and Syria.
  • Technological advancements and agricultural practices potentially revitalizing production in decline regions.

Top countries in Watermelons Production by Country

# 10 Countries Metric Tons Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 China 62,862,000 2023 +0.53% +0.35% View data
2 2 India 2,964,800 2023 +3.72% +3.3% View data
3 3 Algeria 2,506,300 2023 +3.19% +3.64% View data
4 4 Brazil 2,413,100 2023 +1.32% +1.46% View data
5 5 Russia 2,021,900 2023 +2.08% +0.52% View data
6 6 United States 1,715,500 2023 +0.0061% -0.64% View data
7 7 Kazakhstan 1,516,400 2023 +3.02% +3.96% View data
8 8 Mexico 1,510,400 2023 +2.1% +0.51% View data
9 9 Egypt 1,494,100 2023 -0.45% +0.85% View data
10 10 Uzbekistan 1,471,200 2023 +0.22% -4.34% View data

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