Djibouti: Watermelon Market 2020

Watermelon Market Size in Djibouti

The revenue of the watermelon market in Djibouti amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the watermelon market attained its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the watermelon market remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Djibouti

In value terms, watermelon production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, watermelon production attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In 2018, the average yield of watermelons in Djibouti totaled X kg per ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the watermelon yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of watermelons were harvested in Djibouti; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the watermelon harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Watermelon Exports

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of watermelons in 2018. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the U.S. (X%), Myanmar (X%), Greece (X%) and Vietnam (X%). Morocco (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Iran (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon markets from Djibouti were Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the U.S., the Netherlands, Morocco, Myanmar, Greece, Guatemala, Vietnam, Iran and Hungary, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Vietnam (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the watermelon export price in Djibouti amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Djibouti

In 2018, the watermelon imports into Djibouti stood at X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, watermelon imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, watermelon imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, watermelon imports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Djibouti imports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the key importers of watermelonsacross the globe, together constituting X% of total imports. Canada (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by China (X%), France (X%) and the UK (X%). Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon importing markets into Djibouti were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, China, Portugal and Djibouti, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The watermelon import price in Djibouti stood at $X per ton in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the watermelon import price continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Djibouti import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform