Watermelons exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of watermelons by Turkey reached $48.8 million in 2024 (110.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $48.8M | 110.5K t |
| 2023 | $51.7M | 143.0K t |
| 2022 | $57.6M | 159.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 95.4K t |
| 2020 | $24.0M | 73.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 66.5K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 62.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 25.7K t |
Where Turkey exports watermelons to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (20%), Russia (13%), Bulgaria (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.0M | 20% |
| Russia | $6.4M | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $5.4M | 11% |
| Poland | $5.3M | 11% |
| Romania | $3.6M | 7.4% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| Georgia | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Watermelons imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $5.7 million of watermelons in 2024 (36.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Iran (50%), Sudan (14%), Syria (12%). Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $2.8M | 50% |
| Sudan | $823K | 14% |
| Syria | $687K | 12% |
| Egypt | $590K | 10% |
| Mauritania | $569K | 10% |
| Afghanistan | $151K | 2.6% |
| Croatia | $27K | 0.5% |
| China | $17K | 0.3% |
| Belarus | $16K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey exported watermelons worth $48.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy watermelons from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Russia (13%) and Bulgaria (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of watermelons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of watermelons from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $48.8 million in 2024, an increase of 479%. The peak was 2022 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import watermelons?
Yes. Turkey imported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Sudan and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $43.1 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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