Moroccan watermelon exports to the EU totaled 85.09 million kilos in the first half of 2024, marking a sharp year-on-year decline of 50.31%, according to Spanish news portal specializing in the horticultural industry Hortoinfo.
This volume accounted for 13.34% of the EU’s total watermelon imports, with exports down by 86.14 million kilos compared to the same period in 2023 when they reached 171.23 million kilos.
Citing data obtained through the statistical service Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat), the Spanish news portal noted that despite this notable decrease, Morocco remains the second-largest supplier to the EU market, after Spain and ahead of the Netherlands.
In terms of revenue, Moroccan watermelon sales in the EU during the first six months of 2024 generated €74.72 million, with an average price of €0.88 per kilo, closely matching Spain’s price.
The same source reported that between January and June 2024, Spanish exports totaled 149,630 tons, reflecting a significant year-on-year decrease of 51.81%, with a market share of 23.46%.
This makes Spain the country that experienced the largest decline in watermelon sales within the EU.
Despite this drop, Spain remained the top supplier in terms of revenue, generating €133.04 million during the same period, with an average price of €0.89 per kilo.
Overall, EU member states reduced their watermelon purchases by 337.27 million kilos in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to Hortoinfo.
During these months, total purchases amounted to 637.82 million kilos, reflecting a 34.59% decrease year-on-year. The sales were valued at €534.09 million, with an average price of €0.84 per kilo.
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