Countries by Watermelon production

Watermelons are not only a refreshing delight during the hot summer months but also a significant agricultural product worldwide. Known for thriving in warm climates with plenty of sunshine, watermelons are cultivated in diverse regions across the globe. Their importance stems from their nutritional value and economic impact. This page provides an overview of the latest available data as of 2025 on global watermelon production for the year 2023, as reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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Global Watermelon Production

In 2023, global watermelon production reached around 105 million tonnes, marking a significant increase from approximately 18 million tonnes in 1961. This upward trend reflects the growing demand and improved agricultural practices over the decades. Since 1961, production has risen by over 86 million tonnes, showcasing substantial growth. Particularly of note is the consistent production increments seen throughout the 21st century.

Watermelon Production by Country

  • China leads the world in watermelon production, achieving around 61 million tonnes in 2023.
  • India comes in second place with a production of about 3.6 million tonnes.
  • Turkey follows closely with just over 3.1 million tonnes of production.
  • Algeria also makes a significant contribution with approximately 2.5 million tonnes.
  • Canada, while ranked 74th globally, had a watermelon production volume of around 36,283 tonnes, underscoring its growing but modest position in the market.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 61,013,536.64 43.773 1,415,941 43.09
India 3,626,000 2.713 126,000 28.778
Turkey 3,147,921 36.873 64,070 49.133
Algeria 2,507,140.41 58.928 63,258 39.634
Brazil 1,781,971 8.504 80,833 22.045
Russian Federation 1,770,123.47 12.052 97,334 18.186
United States of America 1,682,669 5.134 40,955 41.086
Uzbekistan 1,572,144.48 48.146 38,007 41.365
Pakistan 1,507,338.61 7.467 40,642 37.088
Senegal 1,492,961.77 94.936 90,938 16.417
Kazakhstan 1,435,333.02 78.552 53,252 26.954
Mexico 1,428,910.28 11.455 42,717 33.451
Iran 1,366,802 16.718 58,446 23.386
Vietnam 1,278,570.73 13.507 50,964 25.088
Spain 1,168,930 25.052 21,460 54.47
Egypt 1,000,421.31 10.261 30,217 33.108
Afghanistan 943,668.36 29.887 61,591 15.322
Tajikistan 838,255.34 93.859 24,686 33.957
Dominican Republic 828,479.54 80.7 2,453 337.741
Italy 751,570 12.436 15,170 49.543
Turkmenistan 613,569.41 104.857 28,571 21.475
Saudi Arabia 612,679.87 18.336 25,198 24.315
Kenya 489,700 9.611 11,413 42.907
Morocco 462,719.8 13.306 14,582 31.732
Tunisia 460,751.66 40.253 4,432 103.96
South Korea 459,554.42 8.9 11,092 41.431
Mali 416,173 21.78 28,609 14.547
Indonesia 408,115.33 1.54 31,458 12.973
Greece 396,460 36.818 6,430 61.658
Azerbaijan 351,022.9 35.464 12,549 27.972
Japan 303,087.71 2.396 8,979 33.755
Albania 281,354 98.022 5,848 48.111
Libya 232,447.64 35.922 19,493 11.925
Colombia 218,229.85 4.371 12,923 16.887
Ukraine 215,720 5.104 23,400 9.219
Kyrgyzstan 198,917 31.528 8,482 23.452
Syria 196,743 10.76 30,243 6.505
Iraq 192,862 4.902 8,775 21.979
Venezuela 179,450.78 5.638 8,194 21.9
Yemen 174,211.21 6.025 10,584 16.46
Sudan 173,572.29 4.255 37,653 4.61
Australia 171,946.18 6.864 3,937 43.674
Thailand 166,561.49 2.408 6,909 24.108
Niger 163,398.01 7.612 5,059 32.298
Serbia 160,959.08 22.989 5,229 30.782
Peru 160,065 5.124 4,933 32.448
Laos 157,208.62 22.584 8,053 19.522
Taiwan 151,190 6.413 7,644 19.779
Zimbabwe 150,600 10.142 4,610 32.668
Romania 148,200 7.591 7,600 19.5
Guatemala 133,710.71 7.728 3,148 42.475
Argentina 125,674.16 2.824 9,024 13.927
Philippines 124,737.55 1.172 8,335 14.966
Hungary 124,700 12.762 2,880 43.299
Macedonia 124,314 59.902 4,886 25.443
Malaysia 121,824.4 3.731 8,982 13.563
Paraguay 118,923.78 16.861 24,258 4.902
Armenia 116,653.2 39.28 3,985 29.273
Israel 108,049 12.13 4,683 23.073
Tanzania 102,737.69 1.896 13,757 7.468
Cameroon 94,224.19 3.96 4,525 20.823
North Korea 91,626.79 3.578 6,167 14.858
Jordan 90,055 8.802 1,520 59.247
Bulgaria 80,130 11.366 3,710 21.598
Ecuador 77,035.85 4.514 5,039 15.288
Honduras 68,173.14 7.565 1,220 55.88
South Africa 63,690 1.103 3,884 16.398
Costa Rica 63,240 12.639 2,817 22.449
Bolivia 60,973.19 5.392 4,406 13.839
Lebanon 57,199.69 9.387 1,132 50.53
El Salvador 48,922.57 7.364 2,230 21.938
Chile 48,064.42 2.735 2,939 16.354
Oman 44,585 8.897 1,268 35.162
Canada 36,283 0.975 836 43.401
Georgia 34,800 9.331 1,100 31.636
Cuba 34,318.57 3.058 2,189 15.678
Moldova 30,829 8.682 5,291 5.827
Guyana 30,356.8 38.808 264 114.988
Portugal 27,670 2.689 760 36.408
Croatia 26,440 6.307 920 28.739
France 23,510 0.349 930 25.28
Bosnia and Herzegovina 19,935 5.268 594 33.561
Jamaica 18,873 6.916 860 21.945
Montenegro 17,298.31 27.795 415 41.683
Panama 15,974.24 3.841 648 24.652
Botswana 15,790.67 6.857 129 122.408
Palestinian Territories 15,443.07 3.394 282 54.763
Cyprus 13,060 15.278 350 37.314
Uruguay 11,185.73 3.19 626 17.869
Fiji 8,160.6 9.222 680 12.001
Somalia 6,398.48 0.421 664 9.636
Poland 6,300 0.164 200 31.5
Namibia 3,571.23 1.48 322 11.091
Malta 3,560 7.484 94 37.872
Slovakia 3,340 0.614 80 41.75
Malawi 3,058.18 0.171 87 35.151
United Arab Emirates 2,580.18 0.27 89 28.991
Belize 2,545 6.429 102 24.951
Mauritania 2,519.23 0.632 4,772 0.528
Czech Republic 2,490 0.235 60 41.5
New Zealand 2,409.39 0.492 231 10.43
Austria 2,260 0.256 60 37.667
Suriname 1,459.92 2.569 75 19.466
Kuwait 1,134 0.268 30 37.8
Qatar 1,090 0.445 55 19.818
Solomon Islands 1,058.52 1.587 75 14.114
Grenada 1,001 9.688 83 12.06
Cape Verde 890.07 1.636 41 21.709
Bahrain 820 0.548 24 34.167
Trinidad and Tobago 681 0.502 174 3.914
Slovenia 680 0.329 20 34
Saint Lucia 510 2.852 14 36.429
Tonga 444.94 4.421 60 7.416
Brunei 300.88 0.712 20 15.044
Dominica 280.87 3.94 22 12.767
Antigua and Barbuda 139.81 1.62 28 4.993
Saint Kitts and Nevis 129 2.792 8 16.125
Djibouti 70.55 0.067 3 23.517
Cook Islands 65.42 3.517 3 21.807
Bhutan 44.94 0.062 8 5.617

Top Watermelon Producing Countries by Share

  • China dominates global watermelon production with a staggering 58.15% of the total output in 2023, highlighting its crucial role in the industry.
  • India is responsible for about 3.46% of the global share, solidifying its place as an essential producer.
  • Turkey accounts for approximately 3.00% of the global watermelon production.
  • Algeria contributes around 2.39%, making it a notable player in the watermelon market.
  • While Canada accounts for only 0.03% of the global production, it is an important producer within North America.

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