Europe imports 3 times more watermelons than it exports

Published 2024년 7월 14일

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In 2023, the European Union (EU) saw a slight increase in watermelon production, reaching 2.73 million tons, with Spain being the largest producer. Despite a decrease in fruit imports, the trade balance remained in a deficit due to imports being nearly three times larger than exports. The main suppliers were Morocco, and the main importers were the UK, Switzerland, and Norway. The market outlook is positive due to increased demand and prices. Greek watermelons, which made up 68% of Bulgaria's imports, had an average export price of 44 cents per kg, with the UK and Sweden being the most profitable markets. The harvest expectations for 2024 are optimistic, with a 15% growth in exports and a higher average export price.

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In 2023, watermelon production in the EU reached 2.73 million tons, marking a growth of 1.6% compared to the previous year. Although EU fruit imports have decreased over the same period, they are almost 3 times larger than exports. Thus, the deficit in the trade balance remains at a high level - minus 329,000 tons, reports the Greek site Ypaithros. Producer: As the size of the holding increases, the administrative burden increases The EU's main supplier is Morocco. Exports of European production to third countries are mainly directed to the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Norway. The largest producers of watermelons in the EU in 2023 are Spain, Italy, Greece, Romania and Hungary. Spain remains the largest producer of watermelons with a volume of 1.17 million tons in 2023. There is a serious increase in production in Italy - by 14.4% compared to 2022. The production of Greece and Romania is on the decline. Expectations this year are favorable for the EU watermelon market, given the ...

Source: Agri