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Global Melon Seed Market Overview 2019

Melon Seed Market Size

The global melon seed market revenue amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed consumption continues to indicate a strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global melon seed consumption peaked in 2018, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Melon Seed Production

In value terms, melon seed production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, melon seed production continues to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018, when the the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, global melon seed production attained its peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

The country with the largest volume of melon seed production was Nigeria (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total production. Moreover, melon seed production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the world's second largest producer, Sudan (X tonnes), sixfold. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nigeria totaled +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Sudan (+X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X% per year).

In 2018, the global average melon seed yield stood at X kg per ha, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average melon seed yield attained its maximum level at X kg per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the global melon seed harvested area totaled X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the global melon seed harvested area reached its peak figure of X ha. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the global melon seed harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of melon seed were exported worldwide; waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon seed exports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when the exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, global melon seed exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of global melon seed exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last six years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when the exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global melon seed exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tonnes) and Sudan (X tonnes) represented the major exporters of melon seed in 2018, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Iran (X tonnes) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Afghanistan (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total exports. India (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Oman (X tonnes), Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes) and Palestine (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Sudan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per kg in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the melon seed export price continues to indicate an outstanding expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018, when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for melon seed attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per kg), while Oman ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports 2007-2018

In 2018, the amount of melon seed imported worldwide totaled X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon seed imports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when the imports increased by X% y-o-y. Global imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, melon seed imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global melon seed imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Jordan was the main importer of melon seed in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. India (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Thailand (X%) and Taiwan, Chinese (X%). The following importers - the Philippines (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Malaysia (X tonnes) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon seed imports into Jordan stood at +X%. At the same time, India (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Germany (+X%), Malaysia (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2018. By contrast, Taiwan, Chinese (-X%) and the Philippines (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2018, the share of the Philippines increased by X% percentage points, while the U.S. (-X%), Germany (-X%), Thailand (-X%), India (-X%) and Jordan (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

In the U.S., melon seed imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per kg, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the melon seed import price continues to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for melon seed reached their peak figure in 2018, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was the U.S. ($X per kg), while India ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Thailand, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform