The 10 most watermelon producing countries

ArabiaWeather - Watermelon cultivation is considered one of the important agricultural activities in many countries around the world. This delicious and refreshing fruit is widely consumed during the summer, and contains many beneficial nutrients for the body. China is considered one of the largest watermelon producing countries in the world, as Chinese agriculture provides... Huge quantities of watermelon on the global market, and in other countries that enjoy a suitable climate and advanced agricultural techniques that contribute to achieving high productivity and excellent quality of watermelon.

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The 3 countries that produce the most watermelon:

1- First place (China – 79.2 million tons)

The majority of watermelons are produced in Gansu Province in China, as the climate there is suitable for their cultivation, and the fruit produced here is of excellent quality; Due to the particular climate of the region, the region enjoys the maximum amount of sunlight and rainfall in the region reaches a minimum at 40-538 mm in the most important production areas. In the watermelon season, the temperature ranges from 12 to 16 degrees Celsius, and the agricultural technology used in the region is grown In open fields, and in other areas, tunnel production and seedling cultivation are used in production.

2- Second place: (Türkiye – 3.9 million tons)

The fruit is mostly produced in the Manavgat district of Antalya. The area is so famous for its watermelon production that it hosts a watermelon festival every year. The fruit also has an important place in the country economically as 10% of the total global watermelon production comes from Turkey.

3- Third place: (Iran – 2.8 million tons)

In Iran, watermelon is produced in Hamedan Governorate, and production covers approximately 1.2% of the total area of this particular governorate. The use of energy in production was direct and indirect, and farmers use renewable and non-renewable energy. Seeds, chemical fertilizers, modern technology, and spraying are used in its production.

Import and export channels for watermelon:

Exports from major countries are directed to countries such as Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates and Nepal. Other importing countries are the Netherlands, Germany, Maldives, Canada and Saudi Arabia. In 2005, it was reported that 2.2 million metric tons of watermelon were exported, and 2.0 million metric tons were imported to This lucrative fruit market.

Top watermelon producing countries in the world:

1. China: 79,244,271
2. Turkey: 3,928,892
3. Iran: 3,813,850
4. Brazil: 2,090,432
5. Uzbekistan: 1,976,373
6. Algeria: 1,877,069
7. United States: 1,823,160
8. Russia: 1,757,972
9. Egypt: 1,680,994
10. Mexico: 1,199,648

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