Melons production in South Sudan
In 2024 South Sudan produced 55,474 t of melons, the 40th largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.7%. The record was 56,004 t in 2020. Area harvested: 2,472 ha, yield 22.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 55,474 t
- World rank
- 40 of 98
- 10-year change
- +6.7%
- Record
- 56,004 t
- 2020
Melons in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
South Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.20%
- 0.20% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 22.4
- world 27.1 (−17%)
- kg per person
- 4.64
- world 3.46
- 10-year change
- +6.7%
- world +7.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Ukraine | 63,300 | 0.22% |
| 39 | Costa Rica | 58,102 | 0.21% |
| 40 | South Sudan | 55,474 | 0.20% |
| 41 | Dominican Republic | 53,755 | 0.19% |
| 42 | Cuba | 50,035 | 0.18% |
Map of world production of melons
Share of the world total; South Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55,474 | −0.2% | 2,472 | 22.44 |
| 2023 | 55,606 | +0.1% | 2,479 | 22.43 |
| 2022 | 55,529 | +0.4% | 2,475 | 22.44 |
| 2021 | 55,286 | −1.3% | 2,462 | 22.46 |
| 2020 | 56,004 | +1.3% | 2,500 | 22.40 |
| 2019 | 55,298 | +1.4% | 2,463 | 22.45 |
| 2018 | 54,555 | +1.6% | 2,423 | 22.52 |
| 2017 | 53,687 | +3.1% | 2,379 | 22.57 |
| 2016 | 52,082 | −4.0% | 2,304 | 22.61 |
| 2015 | 54,248 | +4.3% | 2,412 | 22.49 |
| 2014 | 52,000 | +4.0% | 2,300 | 22.61 |
| 2013 | 50,000 | +8.7% | 2,200 | 22.73 |
| 2012 | 46,000 | — | 2,000 | 23.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 1,000
- Importer rank
- 153 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 South Sudan?
South Sudan produced 55,474 t in 2024, 0.20% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Sudan rank in the world for production of melons?
South Sudan ranked 40th of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 46.8% of the world total.
How has the production of melons in South Sudan changed?
It rose by 6.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.3% for the world. The record was 56,004 t in 2020.
What is the yield of melons in South Sudan?
22.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (55,474 t from 2,472 ha), against a world average of 27.1 t/ha.
Does South Sudan export or import cantaloupes and other melons?
In 2024 South Sudan reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 1,000), 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 South Sudan is estimated by FAO. 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.