Watermelons imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported watermelons worth $13.9 million (21.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $39.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.9M | 21.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.1M | 290.1K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 283.5K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 235.3K t |
| 2020 | $33.6M | 193.7K t |
| 2019 | $39.9M | 203.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.4M | 175.4K t |
| 2017 | $39.1M | 166.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports watermelons from
The largest suppliers were Australia (47%), India (37%), South Africa (4%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $6.5M | 47% |
| India | $5.2M | 37% |
| South Africa | $546K | 3.9% |
| Morocco | $494K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $391K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $195K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $157K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $139K | 1% |
| Thailand | $129K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $65K | 0.5% |
Average import 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.
Watermelons exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of watermelons by the United Arab Emirates reached $332 thousand in 2024 (77 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Seychelles accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates watermelons imports (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 imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported watermelons worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply watermelons to the United Arab Emirates?
Australia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (37%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of watermelons per kg?
The average declared import 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 imports of watermelons to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.1 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $39.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export watermelons?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 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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