Import Data of Watermelons in the U.S. in 2024
In the year 2024, a total of approximately 140,358,065.28 kg of watermelons were imported into the United States. This immense volume was transported across the ocean in around 13,602.76 TEUs.
Quantity and Unit Distribution
The watermelons were shipped predominantly in the following units:
- PKG: 6,058,679 units (434 shipments)
- BOX: 2,694,490 units (3,037 shipments)
- CTN: 4,139,732 units (1,114 shipments)
- BIN: 112,041 units (1,047 shipments)
- CAS: 400,537 units (236 shipments)
- PCS: 1,176,722 units (206 shipments)
- TRY: 43,5758 units (87 shipments)
- BDL: 20,0547 units (31 shipments)
- BAG: 11,232 units (15 shipments)
- DRM: 214 units (7 shipments)
Top Exporting Countries
The following countries were the major exporters of watermelons to the United States in 2024:
| Country | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| Guatemala | 1,694 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,501 |
| Honduras | 1,016 |
| China | 595 |
| Vietnam | 264 |
Top Ports in Guatemala
| Port | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| 20505, Santo Tomás | 1,406 |
| 20513, Puerto Barrios | 157 |
| 20506, Puerto Quetzal | 118 |
Top Ports in Dominican Republic
| Port | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| 20505, Santo Tomás | 1,412 |
| 24737, Santo Domingo | 66 |
| 24741, Rio Haina | 21 |
Top Ports in Honduras
| Port | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| 21531, Puerto Cortes | 1,016 |
Other Notable Countries
- China: 595 shipments (Ports: Yantian, Ningpo, Shanghai)
- Vietnam: 264 shipments (Ports: Vung Tau, Port Redon, Haiphong)
Top Shippers
The following are the top shippers of watermelons to the United States in 2024:
- AGROBASSY Y COMPANIA LIMITADA (1,144 shipments)
- SOLEADO S A (980 shipments)
- HIGH Q INTERNATIONAL S A (843 shipments)
- AGROPECUARIA GARSOL SA (460 shipments)
- AYCO SAN JORGE Y COMPANIA LIMITADA (283 shipments)
Top Receivers
The top receivers of the imported watermelons in the United States are not explicitly provided in the data. However, it is safe to assume that they are major distributors and retailers specializing in fruits and vegetables.