EU: Melon Seed Market Overview 2021

Melon Seed Market Size in the EU

In 2020, the EU melon seed market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Melon Seed Production in the EU

In value terms, melon seed production shrank notably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Greece (X tonnes) remains the largest melon seed producing country in the European Union, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Denmark (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

In Greece, melon seed production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2020. in the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (-X% per year).

The average melon seed yield fell to X tonnes per ha in 2020, reducing by -X% against 2019. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed yield attained the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of melon seed production in the European Union rose modestly to X ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon seed production reached the maximum in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production by Country in the EU

Greece (X tonnes) remains the largest melon seed producing country in the European Union, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Denmark (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in Greece was relatively modest. in the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (-X% per year).

Melon Seed Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2020, the amount of melon seed exported in the European Union totaled X tonnes, growing by X% on 2019. Total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2017 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports rose significantly to $X in 2020. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2020: its value 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, exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the Netherlands (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes), together finishing at X% of total export. Bulgaria (X tonnes) took a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%). The following exporters - Austria (X tonnes) and Denmark (X tonnes) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Spain, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Denmark, Bulgaria and Austria, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Germany saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the melon seed export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, almost unchanged from the previous year. in general, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in the EU

Melon seed imports was estimated at X tonnes in 2020, surging by X% on 2019. in general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports stood at $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Sweden (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total imports of melon seed in 2020. The following importers - Lithuania (X tonnes) and Luxembourg (X tonnes) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Lithuania, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon seed importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

France recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the melon seed import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform