Europe: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Europe

The Europe melon seed market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Europe

In value terms, melon seed production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Greece (X tons) remains the largest melon seed producing country in Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold.

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

The average melon seed yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 2022, approx. X ha of melon seed were harvested in Europe; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Melon Seed Exports

Exports in Europe

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of melon seed decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest exporter of melon seed, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Austria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each reached an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon seed exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Austria (X%), France (X%), Romania (X%), Spain (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.), France (X p.p.), Ukraine (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.), Austria (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in Europe

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of melon seed decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%), France (X%), Ireland (X%), Sweden (X%) and the UK (X%).

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ireland (X%), France (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Spain (X%), the UK (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany, Ireland and France increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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