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Global Melon Seed Market Overview 2018

Melon Seed Production

Global melon seed market revenue amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, melon seed consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the global melon seed market reached its maximum level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of melon seed were produced worldwide; increasing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume had been increasing at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, an increase of X% against the previous year. Global melon seed production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. The general positive trend of melon seed output was largely conditioned by a measured growth of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

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

In Nigeria, melon seed production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sudan (+X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X% per year).

In 2017, the global average yield of melon seed stood at X kg per ha, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average melon seed yield reached its peak figure level of X kg per ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its strength. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, the global melon seed harvested area amounted to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area had been increasing at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon seed production attained its peak figure of X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Melon Seed Exports

Global exports totaled X tonnes in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, melon seed exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global melon seed exports attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, melon seed exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, melon seed exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. Global exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Melon Seed Exports by Country

China (X tonnes) dominates in melon seed exports structure, amounting to X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. The U.S. (X tonnes), and Egypt (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of melon seed exports. Egypt (-X%), and the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The U.S. (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while China saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest melon seed markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), China ($X), and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of global exports.

The U.S. (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries, over the last X years, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Melon Seed Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per kg in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, melon seed export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when the average export prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for melon seed attained its maximum level of $X per kg. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the average export prices for melon seed failed to regain its strength.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per kg), while Egypt ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable growth rate of export prices was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.