Watermelons exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of watermelons by Egypt reached $6.0 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 22.4K t |
Where Egypt exports watermelons to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (29%), Kuwait (18%), Mauritius (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 29% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 19% |
| Mauritius | $599K | 10% |
| Turkey | $590K | 9.8% |
| Hungary | $329K | 5.5% |
| Slovenia | $239K | 4% |
| Lebanon | $213K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $168K | 2.8% |
| France | $133K | 2.2% |
| Libya | $128K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt watermelons exports (HS 0807.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of watermelons exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported watermelons worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy watermelons from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Kuwait (18%) and Mauritius (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of watermelons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of watermelons from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for watermelons?
The HS code for watermelons is subheading 0807.11. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0807 page.
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