Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Watermelon market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 193 export partner companies and 37 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Watermelon in United States.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-04.
Fresh Watermelon Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
193 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Watermelon in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Watermelon export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080711.
Scatter points are sampled from 39.4% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Watermelon in United States
5 sampled Fresh Watermelon transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Watermelon sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2025-12-15: 1.78 USD / kg, 2025-11-21: 0.39 USD / kg, 2025-11-05: 0.11 USD / kg, 2025-11-04: 0.11 USD / kg, 2025-10-30: 1.43 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | Ani*** ** ****** *** ***** | 1.78 USD / kg | (United States) | (Panama) | |
| 2025-11-21 | SAN*** ********** **** | 0.39 USD / kg | (United States) | (Ecuador) | |
| 2025-11-05 | SAN*** | 0.11 USD / kg | (United States) | (Chile) | |
| 2025-11-04 | SAN*** | 0.11 USD / kg | (United States) | (Chile) | |
| 2025-10-30 | WAT******* | 1.43 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) |
Top Fresh Watermelon Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 193 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Watermelon in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsOthers
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleLogistics
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsRetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
United States Export Partner Coverage
193 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States export network depth for Fresh Watermelon.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Watermelon partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Watermelon in United States (HS Code 080711)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Watermelon export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 244,893,184 | 165,264,841 USD |
| 2023 | 242,017,986 | 168,853,561 USD |
| 2022 | 212,416,435 | 137,646,690 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Watermelon Exports from United States (HS Code 080711) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Watermelon exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 239,241,276 | 159,768,161 USD |
| 2 | Bahamas | 2,060,225 | 1,804,839 USD |
| 3 | Cayman Islands | 790,742 | 908,698 USD |
| 4 | Mexico | 782,499 | 636,497 USD |
| 5 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 519,757 | 624,296 USD |
Fresh Watermelon Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
37 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Watermelon in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 0.7% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Watermelon in United States
5 sampled Fresh Watermelon import transactions in United States provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Watermelon sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-02-16: 0.38 USD / kg, 2026-02-16: 0.38 USD / kg, 2026-02-16: 0.38 USD / kg, 2026-02-03: 0.64 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 0.38 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | FRE** ***** ***** | 0.38 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-16 | FRE** ***** ***** | 0.38 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-16 | FRE** ********** ***** ******** | 0.38 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-03 | BIN* ********** ***** ********** ***** ******** | 0.64 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | BOX** ** ***** ********** ***** ** ****** *** *** | 0.38 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Watermelon Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 37 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Watermelon in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: OthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingRetailDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: RetailDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
United States Import Partner Coverage
37 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Watermelon in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Watermelon importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Watermelon in United States (HS Code 080711)
Track 3 years of Fresh Watermelon import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 808,447,314 | 491,690,507 USD |
| 2023 | 820,911,589 | 496,483,557 USD |
| 2022 | 801,259,870 | 454,006,111 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Watermelon to United States (HS Code 080711) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Watermelon to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 656,745,121 | 371,036,950 USD |
| 2 | Guatemala | 116,245,411 | 89,794,605 USD |
| 3 | Honduras | 21,879,826 | 22,730,404 USD |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 8,332,194 | 4,654,831 USD |
| 5 | Dominican Republic | 2,016,880 | 1,522,359 USD |
Fresh Watermelon Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in United States
Track Fresh Watermelon wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in United States.
Historical Fresh Watermelon Wholesale Supplier Prices in United States (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Watermelon wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in United States.
Fresh Watermelon yearly average wholesale prices in United States: 2021: 0.83 USD / kg, 2022: 0.92 USD / kg, 2023: 0.88 USD / kg, 2024: 0.89 USD / kg, 2025: 0.86 USD / kg, 2026: 1.09 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.83 USD / kg | 0.25 USD / kg | 1.87 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.92 USD / kg | 0.24 USD / kg | 2.12 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.88 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | 1.73 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.89 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | 2.20 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.86 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | 2.47 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.09 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | 1.98 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Watermelon Wholesale Export Price Updates in United States
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Watermelon wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in United States.
Fresh Watermelon latest wholesale updates by date in United States: 2026-03-01: 30.00 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 36.00 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 22.00 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 47.88 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 20.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Wat************ ***** ******** ***** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** **** ******** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 30.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Wat************ ***** ******** ********** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** ******** ******* *** **** ******** ****** | 36.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Wat************ ***** ******** ********** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** **** ******** ******* ********* ******** ****** | 22.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Wat************ ***** ******** ***** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** ******** ******* ******* ******** ****** | 47.88 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Wat************ ***** ******** ********** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** **** ******** ******* ******* ******** ****** | 20.00 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh watermelon in the United States is a large seasonal produce category supplied by domestic production across multiple states, with peak availability in summer. The market is primarily oriented to domestic consumption, while imports (notably from nearby suppliers such as Mexico) help cover shoulder or off-season demand. Quality and merchandising are influenced by buyer specifications and USDA grade language, with strong emphasis on soundness and maturity for whole fruit and strict hygiene controls for any cut product. Because watermelon is bulky and relatively low value per unit weight, trucking costs and capacity can materially influence delivered pricing and margin.
Market RoleMajor producer and consumer market with seasonal imports and limited exports
Domestic RoleHigh-volume fresh produce item primarily for domestic consumption (retail and foodservice), with seasonal production peaks
Market Growth
SeasonalityDomestic supply typically peaks in summer, with production moving across states through the warm season; imports support availability outside peak domestic windows.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Soundness (free from decay and serious defects)
- Maturity and internal eating quality expectations (buyer programs commonly emphasize sweetness/texture consistency)
- Freedom from cuts, cracks, bruising, and sunscald that reduce shelf appearance and increase spoilage risk
Grades
- U.S. grade language (e.g., U.S. No. 1) is used as a common reference point in trade
Packaging
- Bulk bins and palletized bulk handling for whole fruit
- Cartons or reusable plastic containers (RPCs) used in some programs
- Clear labeling/lot identification to support receiver checks and traceability
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest → field sorting/packing → palletization → truck transport → distribution center → retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Avoid chilling injury during storage/transport; do not hold whole watermelon at near-freezing temperatures
- Use clean, dry handling conditions to reduce surface contamination and decay risk
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly sensitive to mechanical damage, temperature abuse, and sanitation controls (especially for cut product)
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Food Safety HighFoodborne illness outbreaks and recalls linked to watermelon (whole or especially cut/handled product) can trigger immediate market disruption, brand damage, and intensified regulatory scrutiny in the US market.Implement validated sanitation controls, hygienic cutting/handling protocols, and robust lot traceability; align supplier programs with FSMA Produce Safety and buyer audit requirements.
Climate MediumExtreme weather (heat waves, drought, hurricanes, and heavy rainfall events) can reduce yields, shift harvest timing, and raise defect rates in key producing states, tightening supply during peak demand periods.Diversify sourcing across multiple regions/states and maintain flexible procurement windows; use weather-linked production monitoring and contingency freight planning.
Logistics MediumTrucking rate volatility and capacity constraints can significantly affect delivered cost for bulky watermelon shipments and can cause late deliveries that increase shrink and reduce eating quality.Lock capacity for peak weeks, optimize pallet configuration/load utilization, and use temperature-appropriate transit practices to minimize shrink.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport holds, refusals, or enforcement actions can occur if shipments fail FDA admissibility expectations (e.g., contamination concerns) or if required import documentation/APHIS conditions are not met for the origin pathway.Use a pre-shipment compliance checklist covering FDA Prior Notice, CBP entry data, supplier food safety documentation, and any USDA APHIS commodity/origin conditions.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship risk in irrigated production regions, especially during drought conditions and competing water demands
- Plastic mulch and agricultural film waste management in intensive vegetable/fruit production systems
- Nutrient and pesticide runoff scrutiny in sensitive watersheds
Labor & Social
- Farm labor compliance risk (wages, hours, housing, and contractor management) in seasonal harvest operations
- Reliance on seasonal and migrant labor programs (e.g., H-2A) can create operational and compliance exposure if documentation and worker protections are weak
Standards
- GFSI-recognized food safety audit schemes requested by US retail/foodservice buyers (scheme varies by buyer and supply chain role)
- GLOBALG.A.P. (commonly requested for primary production in some buyer programs)
- PrimusGFS (commonly used in North American produce supply chains)
FAQ
What is the single biggest trade-stopping risk for fresh watermelon in the US market?Food safety events (especially outbreaks and recalls tied to contaminated watermelon or unsafe cutting/handling) can immediately halt sales and trigger intensified inspections. Strong sanitation, FSMA-aligned controls, and fast lot traceability are the most important mitigations.
Which US agencies are most relevant to importing fresh watermelon into the United States?Customs clearance runs through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), food admissibility is overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and plant health import conditions may apply under USDA APHIS depending on the origin and pathway.
Why are logistics costs a recurring risk for watermelon in the United States?Watermelon is bulky and typically moved long distances by truck during seasonal shifts in production. When trucking rates rise or capacity is tight, delivered cost increases quickly and late arrivals can increase shrink and quality losses.
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