Watermelons production in Uzbekistan
In 2024 Uzbekistan produced 1.7 million t of watermelons, the 7th largest in the world (1.65% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.0%. The record was 2.0 million t in 2016. Area harvested: 47,452 ha, yield 36.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1.7 million t
- World rank
- 7 of 124
- 10-year change
- +2.0%
- Record
- 2.0 million t
- 2016
Watermelons in Uzbekistan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Uzbekistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.6%
- 1.7% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 36.5
- world 34.4 (+6.1%)
- kg per person
- 47.6
- world 12.9
- 10-year change
- +2.0%
- world +5.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 9 | Senegal | 1,362,440 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of watermelons
Share of the world total; Uzbekistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,730,817 | +10% | 47,452 | 36.48 |
| 2023 | 1,572,144 | +9.2% | 38,007 | 41.36 |
| 2022 | 1,439,370 | +19% | 41,922 | 34.33 |
| 2021 | 1,210,213 | −3.5% | 34,590 | 34.99 |
| 2020 | 1,254,443 | +1.8% | 34,702 | 36.15 |
| 2019 | 1,232,460 | −33% | 29,608 | 41.63 |
| 2018 | 1,836,959 | −9.6% | 51,409 | 35.73 |
| 2017 | 2,030,992 | −0.7% | 51,007 | 39.82 |
| 2016 | 2,044,929 | +10% | 58,533 | 34.94 |
| 2015 | 1,853,594 | +9.3% | 52,000 | 35.65 |
| 2014 | 1,696,100 | +8.8% | 51,500 | 32.93 |
| 2013 | 1,558,301 | +9.9% | 50,600 | 30.80 |
| 2012 | 1,418,426 | +9.5% | 53,700 | 26.41 |
| 2011 | 1,294,793 | +9.5% | 45,775 | 28.29 |
| 2010 | 1,182,400 | +10% | 47,900 | 24.68 |
| 2009 | 1,071,300 | +9.2% | 44,000 | 24.35 |
| 2008 | 981,300 | +17% | 42,200 | 23.25 |
| 2007 | 840,900 | +13% | 39,000 | 21.56 |
| 2006 | 744,098 | +21% | 37,350 | 19.92 |
| 2005 | 615,270 | +7.5% | 33,900 | 18.15 |
| 2004 | 572,480 | −1.9% | 34,710 | 16.49 |
| 2003 | 583,300 | +22% | 41,100 | 14.19 |
| 2002 | 479,100 | +2.8% | 37,300 | 12.84 |
| 2001 | 466,100 | +3.3% | 35,600 | 13.09 |
| 2000 | 451,400 | −13% | 36,900 | 12.23 |
| 1999 | 517,500 | +10% | 44,100 | 11.73 |
| 1998 | 469,900 | +25% | 47,500 | 9.89 |
| 1997 | 376,200 | −20% | 38,600 | 9.75 |
| 1996 | 469,700 | −0.5% | 39,300 | 11.95 |
| 1995 | 472,000 | −18% | 42,700 | 11.05 |
| 1994 | 578,000 | −7.1% | 48,500 | 11.92 |
| 1993 | 622,300 | −30% | 48,100 | 12.94 |
| 1992 | 883,400 | — | 73,800 | 11.97 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 98,478 t USD 17.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 12 of 113
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 Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan produced 1.7 million t in 2024, 1.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Uzbekistan rank in the world for production of watermelons?
Uzbekistan ranked 7th of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.5% of the world total.
How has the production of watermelons in Uzbekistan changed?
It rose by 2.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.6% for the world. The record was 2.0 million t in 2016.
What is the yield of watermelons in Uzbekistan?
36.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.7 million t from 47,452 ha), against a world average of 34.4 t/ha.
Does Uzbekistan export or import watermelons?
In 2024 Uzbekistan reported exports of 98,478 t (USD 17.3 m) and no imports, 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.