Germany: Melon Seed Market 2023

Melon Seed Market Size in Germany

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the German melon seed market, when its value increased by 85% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of melon seed were exported from Germany; which is down by -4.7% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 168%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Germany, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lithuania stood at +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-12.2% per year) and Switzerland (+24.4% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for melon seed exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 36% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Switzerland, Finland, Ireland, France, Denmark, Estonia, Luxembourg and Poland, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +64.1%, recorded 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

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 128%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+28.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of melon seed increased by 62% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 227% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, melon seed imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Germany, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), twofold. Lebanon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to +133.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+3.7% per year) and Lebanon (+14.6% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Germany, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +121.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+13.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+103.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 79%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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