Melons production in Bulgaria
In 2024 Bulgaria produced 37,580 t of melons, the 48th largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 4,100 ha, yield 9.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 37,580 t
- World rank
- 48 of 98
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 37,580 t
- 2024
Melons in Bulgaria, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Bulgaria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.13%
- Yield, t/ha
- 9.2
- world 27.1 (−66%)
- kg per person
- 5.56
- world 3.46
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Chile | 42,377 | 0.15% |
| 47 | Sudan | 40,618 | 0.14% |
| 48 | Bulgaria | 37,580 | 0.13% |
| 49 | Mali | 34,718 | 0.12% |
| 50 | Paraguay | 32,102 | 0.11% |
Map of world production of melons
Share of the world total; Bulgaria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,580 | +27% | 4,100 | 9.17 |
| 2023 | 29,490 | +37% | 2,790 | 10.57 |
| 2022 | 21,490 | −26% | 2,080 | 10.33 |
| 2021 | 29,200 | +15% | 2,960 | 9.86 |
| 2020 | 25,450 | +8.6% | 2,240 | 11.36 |
| 2019 | 23,430 | −12% | 2,450 | 9.56 |
| 2018 | 26,600 | — | 2,770 | 9.60 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 70 t USD 188,000
- Exporter rank
- 73 of 105
- Imports
- 2,770 t USD 1.9 m
- Importer rank
- 48 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of melons in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria produced 37,580 t in 2024, 0.13% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bulgaria rank in the world for production of melons?
Bulgaria ranked 48th of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 46.8% of the world total.
What is the yield of melons in Bulgaria?
9.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (37,580 t from 4,100 ha), against a world average of 27.1 t/ha.
Does Bulgaria export or import cantaloupes and other melons?
In 2024 Bulgaria reported exports of 70 t (USD 188,000) and imports of 2,770 t (USD 1.9 m), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.