Japan: Melon Seed Market Overview 2021

Melon Seed Market Size in Japan

In 2019, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Japanese melon seed market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. Melon seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Japan

In value terms, melon seed production dropped to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with a decrease of -X% year-to-year. Melon seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in Japan amounted to X kg per ha in 2019, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the harvested area of melon seed in Japan was estimated at X ha, approximately mirroring 2018. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of melon seed, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tonnes) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tonnes), twofold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil stood at +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, Brazil ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil totaled +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).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Japan

Melon seed imports into Japan soared to X tonnes in 2019, jumping by X% on 2018 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports expanded modestly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tonnes), sixfold. Thailand (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest melon seed suppliers to Japan were South Korea ($X), Peru ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. China, France, Myanmar and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Myanmar (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for 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 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for melon seed in the world?

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Nigeria (606K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon seed consumption, accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Sudan (114K tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Democratic Republic of the Congo (67K tonnes), with a 6.6% share.

What are the largest producers of melon seed in the world?

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Nigeria (606K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon seed production, comprising approx. 59% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sudan (120K tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Democratic Republic of the Congo (67K tonnes), with a 6.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of melon seed to Japan?

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In value terms, the largest melon seed suppliers to Japan were South Korea ($859K), Peru ($482K) and Thailand ($446K), together accounting for 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, France, Myanmar and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What are the leading importers of melon seed from Japan?

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In value terms, Brazil ($175K) emerged as the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Japan, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($86K), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 9.9% share.

What is the average export price for melon seed in Japan?

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The average melon seed export price stood at $13,813 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -15.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for melon seed in Japan?

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In 2019, the average melon seed import price amounted to $184,324 per tonne, declining by -25% against the previous year.