> In 2024 Afghanistan produced 701,220 t of melons, the 8th largest in the world (2.48% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 156%.

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# Melons production in Afghanistan

In 2024 Afghanistan produced 701,220 t of melons, the 8th largest in the world (2.48% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 156%. The record was 796,827 t in 2021. Area harvested: 64,800 ha, yield 10.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024701,220 t
World rank8 of 98
10-year change+156%
Record796,827 t2021

## Melons in Afghanistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total2.5%1.0% in 2014
Yield, t/ha10.8world 27.1 (−60%)
kg per person16.4world 3.46
10-year change+156%world +7.3%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/italy/) | 771,640 | 2.7% |
| 7 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/guatemala/) | 767,019 | 2.7% |
| 8 | **Afghanistan** | 701,220 | 2.5% |
| 9 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/united-states/) | 600,602 | 2.1% |
| 10 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/spain/) | 594,010 | 2.1% |

[Full ranking of 98 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/)

### Map of world production of melons

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 701,220 | −0.2% | 64,800 | 10.82 |
| 2023 | 702,765 | −7.3% | 64,944 | 10.82 |
| 2022 | 758,068 | −4.9% | 70,359 | 10.77 |
| 2021 | 796,827 | +0.4% | 59,437 | 13.41 |
| 2020 | 793,496 | +71% | 58,942 | 13.46 |
| 2019 | 464,230 | +19% | 37,136 | 12.50 |
| 2018 | 389,473 | −21% | 35,798 | 10.88 |
| 2017 | 493,088 | −2.6% | 54,406 | 9.06 |
| 2016 | 506,266 | +68% | 79,951 | 6.33 |
| 2015 | 302,067 | +10% | 34,270 | 8.81 |
| 2014 | 274,250 | +52% | 22,722 | 12.07 |
| 2013 | 180,070 | −19% | 16,370 | 11.00 |
| 2012 | 222,012 | −11% | 23,047 | 9.63 |
| 2011 | 250,000 | −29% | 24,717 | 10.11 |
| 2010 | 350,000 | −18% | 35,460 | 9.87 |
| 2009 | 424,800 | +42% | 35,400 | 12.00 |
| 2008 | 300,000 | 0.0% | 25,000 | 12.00 |
| 2007 | 300,000 | 0.0% | 25,000 | 12.00 |
| 2006 | 300,000 | +200% | 25,000 | 12.00 |
| 2005 | 100,000 | +100% | 9,861 | 10.14 |
| 2004 | 50,000 | −44% | 5,040 | 9.92 |
| 2003 | 90,000 | +80% | 8,960 | 10.04 |
| 2002 | 50,000 | +67% | 5,000 | 10.00 |
| 2001 | 30,000 | +33% | 2,700 | 11.11 |
| 2000 | 22,500 | −46% | 2,200 | 10.23 |
| 1999 | 41,761 | +9.2% | 4,188 | 9.97 |
| 1998 | 38,232 | +3.2% | 3,579 | 10.68 |
| 1997 | 37,029 | +8.0% | 3,518 | 10.53 |
| 1996 | 34,285 | +8.6% | 3,268 | 10.49 |
| 1995 | 31,575 | +9.0% | 3,019 | 10.46 |
| 1994 | 28,955 | +32% | 2,778 | 10.42 |
| 1993 | 22,000 | −1.8% | 2,117 | 10.39 |
| 1992 | 22,400 | +0.4% | 2,163 | 10.36 |
| 1991 | 22,300 | −0.4% | 2,160 | 10.32 |
| 1990 | 22,400 | +15% | 2,184 | 10.26 |
| 1989 | 19,500 | −6.7% | 2,100 | 9.29 |
| 1988 | 20,900 | −0.5% | 2,200 | 9.50 |
| 1987 | 21,000 | −1.4% | 2,200 | 9.55 |
| 1986 | 21,300 | −7.4% | 2,200 | 9.68 |
| 1985 | 23,000 | −3.8% | 2,600 | 8.85 |
| 1984 | 23,900 | −3.2% | 2,600 | 9.19 |
| 1983 | 24,700 | −1.6% | 2,700 | 9.15 |
| 1982 | 25,100 | +1.6% | 2,800 | 8.96 |
| 1981 | 24,700 | +1.2% | 2,700 | 9.15 |
| 1980 | 24,400 | 0.0% | 2,800 | 8.71 |
| 1979 | 24,400 | +1.7% | 2,900 | 8.41 |
| 1978 | 24,000 | +16% | 3,000 | 8.00 |
| 1977 | 20,700 | −28% | 3,000 | 6.90 |
| 1976 | 28,800 | +27% | 4,300 | 6.70 |
| 1975 | 22,600 | +3.2% | 2,900 | 7.79 |
| 1974 | 21,900 | +2.8% | 3,000 | 7.30 |
| 1973 | 21,300 | +3.4% | 2,900 | 7.34 |
| 1972 | 20,600 | −9.3% | 2,900 | 7.10 |
| 1971 | 22,700 | +16% | 2,900 | 7.83 |
| 1970 | 19,600 | −6.7% | 2,900 | 6.76 |
| 1969 | 21,000 | +2.4% | 2,900 | 7.24 |
| 1968 | 20,500 | +2.5% | 2,900 | 7.07 |
| 1967 | 20,000 | +8.1% | 3,200 | 6.25 |
| 1966 | 18,500 | +2.8% | 3,400 | 5.44 |
| 1965 | 18,000 | +2.9% | 3,300 | 5.45 |
| 1964 | 17,500 | +5.4% | 3,300 | 5.30 |
| 1963 | 16,600 | +5.7% | 3,300 | 5.03 |
| 1962 | 15,700 | 0.0% | 3,300 | 4.76 |
| 1961 | 15,700 | — | 3,300 | 4.76 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports5,435 t USD 1.1 m
Exporter rank25 of 105
Imports50 t USD 12,000
Importer rank117 of 153
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of melons in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan produced 701,220 t in 2024, 2.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of melons?

Afghanistan ranked 8th of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 46.8% of the world total.

### How has the production of melons in Afghanistan changed?

It rose by 156% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.3% for the world. The record was 796,827 t in 2021.

### What is the yield of melons in Afghanistan?

10.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (701,220 t from 64,800 ha), against a world average of 27.1 t/ha.

### Does Afghanistan export or import cantaloupes and other melons?

In 2024 Afghanistan reported exports of 5,435 t (USD 1.1 m) and imports of 50 t (USD 12,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Afghanistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/india/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/kazakhstan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/turkey/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/brazil/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/italy/)[Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/guatemala/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/united-states/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/spain/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/mexico/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/iran/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/egypt/)
[All countries producing melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/)

## Other products of Afghanistan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/afghanistan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/afghanistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/afghanistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/afghanistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/afghanistan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/afghanistan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/afghanistan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/afghanistan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/afghanistan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/afghanistan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/afghanistan/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/afghanistan/)
[Agricultural production in Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/afghanistan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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