Watermelon production in Ukraine has declined; where it is grown and where it is sold

Published 2021년 8월 22일

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In 2020, Ukraine's watermelon production decreased by 42,000 tons to 400,000 tons, with sown areas decreasing by 10% over the past 5 years. The majority of watermelons, 38%, are grown in the Kherson region, with 8% being exported mainly to Moldova, Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania. Due to insufficient sunlight and heat, only 20% of the world's watermelons are grown in Europe and North America, with 80% grown in Asia. Ukraine's consumption of watermelons remains low at 4 kg per person per year, while imports are 1% of the total consumption. The country's peach cultivation areas are declining due to high imports, which are three times higher than domestic production. Armenia has the highest watermelon consumption per person at 47 kg per year, while Ukraine's consumption remains low compared to leading countries.

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In 2020, Ukraine grew 400 thousand tons of watermelons, which is 42 thousand tons less than a year earlier. Over the past 5 years, sown areas have decreased by 10%, last year amounted to 46.5 thousand. Ha. This was reported by the Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business. 38% of watermelons are grown in the Kherson region. 8% of the total volume is sold abroad. The main buyers are Moldova (29% of Ukrainian export earnings), Poland (21%), Latvia (17%), Lithuania (15%) and Belarus (10%). Ukraine is among the top three producers of popular berries At the same time, imports are also present and occupy 1% of the total Ukrainian consumption fund. Regarding the world production of watermelons, 80% of them are grown in Asia. This is due to sufficient sunlight and heat. However, almost all countries of the world love summer delicacies. In Ukraine, the area under peaches is declining: imports are three times higher than domestic production The leaders in watermelon consumption are Armenians (47 ...

Source: Ubr