European Union to drastically reduce watermelon purchases in first half of 2024

Published Sep 10, 2024

Tridge summary

In the first half of 2024, EU Member States' watermelon imports fell by 34.59% compared to 2023, with Spain and Morocco experiencing significant export declines of 51.81% and 50.31%, respectively. Conversely, Costa Rica and Senegal increased their exports by 20.39% and 14.61%, while the Netherlands saw a 6.49% rise in re-exports. Despite the reduced import volumes, Spain remains the largest financial beneficiary, followed by Morocco and the Netherlands. The decline is attributed to economic factors like inflation, logistical disruptions, and fluctuating demand, possibly indicating a shift towards local production in some EU countries.

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According to data published by Hortoinfo, based on the Euroestacom statistical service (ICEX-Eurostat), watermelon imports by the Member States of the European Union (EU) have seen a significant drop of 34.59% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. In total, 637.82 million kilos of watermelons were imported between January and June 2024, 337.27 million kilos less than in 2023. Spain, the main supplier of watermelons to the EU, has seen its exports drop drastically. With a volume of 149.63 million kilos sold in the first six months of 2024, Spain has reduced its sales by 51.81% compared to the previous year, 160.89 million kilos less. Although it maintains its leading position on the Community market with 23.46% of total sales, this decline reflects the general trend observed in the EU. Morocco, the second largest supplier, also recorded a marked decline in its exports to the EU, falling by 50.31% compared to 2023. In total, the kingdom sold 85.09 million ...

Source: Agrimaroc