Eastern Asia: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the East Asian melon seed market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Melon Seed Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, melon seed production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon seed production, accounting for X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest.

The average melon seed yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of melon seed production in Eastern Asia contracted modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon seed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Melon Seed Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of melon seed were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of melon seed, namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melon seed exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest melon seed supplier in Eastern Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon seed export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of melon seed imported in Eastern Asia declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports totaled $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by China (X%). Macao SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon seed imports into Taiwan (Chinese) stood at X%. At the same time, Macao SAR (X%), China (X%) and Japan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Macao SAR emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Japan, China and Macao SAR increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In China, melon seed imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw buoyant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Macao SAR (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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