Watermelons trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in watermelons was worth $2.31 billion in 2024, about 3.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and down 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.31B | 3.99M t |
| 2023 | $2.45B | 4.23M t |
| 2022 | $2.44B | 4.67M t |
| 2021 | $2.23B | 4.78M t |
| 2020 | $2.04B | 4.45M t |
| 2019 | $2.01B | 4.48M t |
| 2018 | $2.01B | 4.31M t |
| 2017 | $1.66B | 4.03M t |
Top watermelons exporting countries
Spain is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Mexico and Italy. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 137 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $586.0M | 25% |
| Mexico | $406.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $177.0M | 7.7% |
| United States | $131.0M | 5.7% |
| Morocco | $107.5M | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $91.6M | 4% |
| Greece | $79.0M | 3.4% |
| Guatemala | $67.5M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $60.5M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $52.4M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $48.8M | 2.1% |
| Costa Rica | $48.6M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 190 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $443.9M | 19% |
| Germany | $348.7M | 15% |
| Canada | $170.7M | 7.4% |
| France | $166.4M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $145.6M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $119.1M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $104.8M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $57.7M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $55.0M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $40.9M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $39.1M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $39.0M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Morocco averaged $0.87 per kg and Guatemala $0.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0807.11: Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh. HS 0807 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most watermelons?
Spain exported $586.0 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Mexico (18%) and Italy (8%). In all, 137 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most watermelons?
The United States imported $443.9 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (15%) and Canada (7%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in watermelons?
It was worth $2.31 billion in 2024, about 3.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $2.45 billion. 137 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of watermelons per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Morocco averaged $0.87 per kg and Guatemala $0.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for watermelons?
The HS code for watermelons is subheading 0807.11, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0807 page.
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