Title: What kind of watermelon is the most popular? Revealing this summer’s popular watermelon buying guide
Summer is coming, and watermelon, as a holy summer treat, has once again become a hot topic on the Internet. By analyzing social platform data, e-commerce sales lists and media reports in the past 10 days, we have sorted out the most popular watermelon varieties, purchasing skills and consumption trends in the summer of 2024, and presented you with a structured data report.
1. The top 5 watermelon varieties are hotly discussed on the Internet
| Ranking | Variety name | heat index | core selling point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirin Melon | 987,000 | Thin skin, juicy, stable sweetness |
| 2 | Ningxia Selenium Sand Melon | 852,000 | Selenium-rich nutrition and smooth taste |
| 3 | 8424 watermelon | 765,000 | Crisp, sweet, seedless, medium size |
| 4 | black beauty watermelon | 623,000 | Storage-resistant and cost-effective |
| 5 | rainbow watermelon | 518,000 | Colorful flesh, internet celebrity attributes |
2. Characteristics of watermelon that consumers are most concerned about
Through analysis of the comments section of the e-commerce platform and social media discussions, the three characteristics that consumers pay most attention to when purchasing watermelon are:
| Feature dimension | Attention ratio | Specific performance |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetness | 43% | Demand for sugar level testing increased by 200% year-on-year |
| Freshness | 32% | "Pick now, send now" has become a popular e-commerce tag |
| Security certification | 25% | Organic certification search volume increased by 75% month-on-month |
3. New trends in watermelon consumption in 2024
1.Mini watermelons become popular: The sales volume of "one-person" watermelon weighing 2-3 pounds per fruit has doubled year-on-year, and is especially popular among young singles.
2.Popularization of traceability technology: 38% of high-quality watermelons are equipped with blockchain traceability QR codes, which can query the entire planting process information.
3.Creative ways to eat become popular: #水瓜冰bowl# has been viewed 120 million times, and the watermelon ball scooper has become a kitchen artifact this summer.
4. Professional selection guide (three-step method)
| steps | How to operate | scientific principles |
|---|---|---|
| Take a look | Clear lines and obvious yellow spots | A sign of plenty of sunshine |
| second shot | Make a muffled "dong dong" sound | Maturity reaches over 90% |
| Three weigh | Specific gravity is about 0.9-1.0 | Moisture content meets standard |
5. Regional consumption differences
There are obvious differences in watermelon preference in different regions:
| area | Preferred varieties | average unit price | Special way to eat |
|---|---|---|---|
| East China | Kirin Melon | 3.8 yuan/jin | Chilled raw cut |
| North China | Jingxin No.1 | 2.5 yuan/jin | watermelon sauce |
| South China | black beauty | 2.2 yuan/jin | watermelon smoothie |
| Northwest | selenium sand melon | 1.8 yuan/jin | Melon rind salad |
6. Suggestions from industry experts
Professor Li from the Watermelon Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences pointed out: "Consumers should give priority to watermelons with geographical indications of agricultural products. Such products are more secure in terms of planting standards and quality control. It is also recommended to pay attention to the sugar content. The sugar content of ordinary watermelons is 10-12 degrees, and premium varieties can reach more than 13 degrees."
With the upgrading of consumption, the watermelon industry is changing from "weight" to "quality". Data shows that the market share of high-priced high-quality watermelons (unit price above 8 yuan/jin) has exceeded 15% this year, and it is expected to maintain an annual growth rate of more than 20% in the next three years. In this summer, choosing the right watermelon may be the easiest way to improve your happiness in life.
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