Watermelons production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 1.9 million t of watermelons, the 6th largest in the world (1.84% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 36%. The record was 2.0 million t in 2018. Area harvested: 106,017 ha, yield 18.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1.9 million t
- World rank
- 6 of 124
- 10-year change
- +36%
- Record
- 2.0 million t
- 2018
Watermelons in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.8%
- 1.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 18.3
- world 34.4 (−47%)
- kg per person
- 13.4
- world 12.9
- 10-year change
- +36%
- world +5.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Algeria | 2,520,724 | 2.4% |
| 5 | Brazil | 1,978,702 | 1.9% |
| 6 | Russia | 1,935,891 | 1.8% |
| 7 | Uzbekistan | 1,730,817 | 1.6% |
| 8 | United States | 1,677,612 | 1.6% |
Map of world production of watermelons
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,935,891 | +9.2% | 106,017 | 18.26 |
| 2023 | 1,772,748 | +8.4% | 97,891 | 18.11 |
| 2022 | 1,635,405 | −14% | 91,042 | 17.96 |
| 2021 | 1,898,824 | +20% | 107,498 | 17.66 |
| 2020 | 1,584,310 | −11% | 100,082 | 15.83 |
| 2019 | 1,785,277 | −9.4% | 121,103 | 14.74 |
| 2018 | 1,969,954 | +8.5% | 133,748 | 14.73 |
| 2017 | 1,815,022 | −3.7% | 133,636 | 13.58 |
| 2016 | 1,884,087 | +13% | 148,270 | 12.71 |
| 2015 | 1,666,308 | +17% | 152,886 | 10.90 |
| 2014 | 1,427,743 | +0.5% | 137,440 | 10.39 |
| 2013 | 1,419,953 | −2.3% | 134,938 | 10.52 |
| 2012 | 1,453,315 | −7.7% | 125,100 | 11.62 |
| 2011 | 1,574,560 | +37% | 160,100 | 9.83 |
| 2010 | 1,151,580 | −19% | 117,800 | 9.78 |
| 2009 | 1,419,030 | +2.6% | 122,200 | 11.61 |
| 2008 | 1,382,450 | +62% | 133,760 | 10.34 |
| 2007 | 853,381 | −13% | 107,344 | 7.95 |
| 2006 | 985,510 | +2.2% | 117,410 | 8.39 |
| 2005 | 964,580 | +4.8% | 102,660 | 9.40 |
| 2004 | 920,350 | −1.3% | 113,400 | 8.12 |
| 2003 | 932,410 | +8.8% | 122,000 | 7.64 |
| 2002 | 857,230 | +29% | 106,760 | 8.03 |
| 2001 | 662,000 | +16% | 113,000 | 5.86 |
| 2000 | 572,000 | −15% | 126,000 | 4.54 |
| 1999 | 675,000 | +40% | 137,000 | 4.93 |
| 1998 | 481,000 | −28% | 95,000 | 5.06 |
| 1997 | 669,000 | +52% | 112,000 | 5.97 |
| 1996 | 440,000 | −19% | 98,000 | 4.49 |
| 1995 | 540,000 | +18% | 94,000 | 5.74 |
| 1994 | 457,700 | −23% | 73,800 | 6.20 |
| 1993 | 597,100 | −16% | 77,600 | 7.69 |
| 1992 | 713,400 | — | 115,000 | 6.20 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2,612 t USD 347,000
- Exporter rank
- 57 of 113
- Imports
- 112,188 t USD 31.7 m
- Importer rank
- 11 of 144
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 watermelons in Russia?
Russia produced 1.9 million t in 2024, 1.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of watermelons?
Russia ranked 6th of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.5% of the world total.
How has the production of watermelons in Russia changed?
It rose by 36% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.6% for the world. The record was 2.0 million t in 2018.
What is the yield of watermelons in Russia?
18.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.9 million t from 106,017 ha), against a world average of 34.4 t/ha.
Does Russia export or import watermelons?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 2,612 t (USD 347,000) and imports of 112,188 t (USD 31.7 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; the 2024 figure for Russia is imputed 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.