China: Melon Seed Market Overview 2021

Melon Seed Market Size in China

The Chinese melon seed market soared to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. in general, consumption saw a mild setback. Melon seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Melon Seed Production in China

In value terms, melon seed production stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Melon seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in China was estimated at X tonnes per ha in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The melon seed yield peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the melon seed harvested area in China fell to X ha, shrinking by -X% compared with the year before. in general, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon seed production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from China

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of melon seed were exported from China; shrinking by -X% on the previous year's figure. in general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports fell dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes) was the main destination for melon seed exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tonnes), threefold. Malaysia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Malaysia (-X% per year).

In value terms, Viet Nam ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melon seed exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Viet Nam amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Viet Nam ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into China

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of melon seed decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2019, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports amounted to $X in 2020. in general, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Thailand (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (X tonnes), threefold. India (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest melon seed suppliers to China were Thailand ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Peru ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Peru (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. in general, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, melon seed import price decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform