Panama Watermelon

We produce seasonal watermelon from Panama, exclusively through structured programs.

Program highlights

Seasonal programs
Maritime logistics
Program-based volume

Origin control

We grow watermelon in the dry belt of Panama's central provinces (Azuero, Coclé, and Herrera), whose December-to-April dry season lines up with the winter supply gap in Europe and North America. Panama is an established counter-season watermelon origin for the United Kingdom and the Netherlands; Dulce Tropical structures container export programs for importers and retail chains.

Logistics execution

Structured ocean-freight program for watermelon and melon in the dry season.
Cooling and consolidation with temperature monitoring
AUPSA phytosanitary certification
Dispatch via Atlantic or Pacific port depending on route
Typical ocean transit times
3–6 days to the U.S. East Coast
12–16 days to Europe

Technical specifications

Parameter	Specification
Varieties	Crimson Sweet, seedless, mini/personal
°Brix	≥ 10° (typical range 10–12°)
Weight	Standard 5–12 kg; mini 1.5–3 kg
Export packaging	Cardboard bin or palletized bulk (per program)
Transport temperature	10–15°C
Relative humidity	85–90%
Shelf life	14–21 days
Minimum program volume	1 x 40' container (to confirm)

Seasonal availability

Dec - April

Export season

Peak volume in the dry season; ideal window to cover the Northern Hemisphere winter supply gap.

Feb - April

Peak to Europe

Highest-demand window for counter-season European programs.

May - Nov

Off season

Very limited volume.

Export process

Harvest

Field cutting by soluble solids (°Brix) and maturity, with careful handling to avoid internal bruising.

Packing

Size grading, cleaning, and bin or pallet assembly to buyer specification.

Cooling

Cooling to 10–15°C and consolidation in a temperature-monitored container.

Dispatch

AUPSA phytosanitary inspection, export documentation, and scheduled ocean shipment.

Frequently asked questions

What watermelon varieties do you handle?

Primarily Crimson Sweet and seedless varieties. Crimson Sweet is most common for export due to transport resistance.

What is the watermelon season in Panama?

Main season is December to April (dry season). Volume is limited outside this window.

What minimum volumes do you handle?

Minimum one 40' container per shipment. We execute weekly programs during high season.

Why source Panama watermelon counter-season?

Panama's dry season (December–April) covers the winter supply gap in Europe and North America, when Northern Hemisphere local production is out of season. As a Panama watermelon exporter, we structure container programs for importers and retail chains during that window.