China: Melon Seed Market Overview 2020

Melon Seed Market Size in China

The revenue of the melon seed market in China amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed consumption continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the melon seed market attained its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in China

In value terms, melon seed production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, melon seed production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Melon seed production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of melon seed in China totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the melon seed yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average melon seed yield attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of melon seed in China amounted to X ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the melon seed harvested area continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the melon seed harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the melon seed harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from China

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of melon seed were exported from China; jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon seed exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon seed exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, melon seed exports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, melon seed exports attained their maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Viet Nam (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 Viet Nam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume 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 Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Viet Nam totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan, Chinese, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into China

Melon seed imports into China stood at X tonnes in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, melon seed imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon seed imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, melon seed imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tonnes), Myanmar (X tonnes) and Indonesia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest melon seed suppliers to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Indonesia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the melon seed import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for melon seed attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for melon seed failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per tonne), while the price for Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform