DR Congo produced 63.6 thousand tonnes of Melonseed in 2024, a 4.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,292 hg/ha, 63% below the Africa average of 17,124 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.9 | 5,822 | 104.7 |
| 2011 | 61.6 | 5,878 | 104.8 |
| 2012 | 62 | 6,200 | 100 |
| 2013 | 62 | 6,200 | 100 |
| 2014 | 61.9 | 6,106 | 101.4 |
| 2015 | 64.2 | 6,155 | 104.3 |
| 2016 | 62.7 | 6,153 | 101.9 |
| 2017 | 62.2 | 6,167 | 100.9 |
| 2018 | 62 | 6,188 | 100.2 |
| 2019 | 61.8 | 6,211 | 99.4 |
| 2020 | 61.5 | 6,230 | 98.8 |
| 2021 | 63.2 | 6,259 | 100.9 |
| 2022 | 63.3 | 6,253 | 101.2 |
| 2023 | 63.4 | 6,272 | 101.1 |
| 2024 | 63.6 | 6,292 | 101.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.