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Global Melon Seed Market Overview 2019

Melon Seed Market Size

The global melon seed market revenue amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed consumption continues to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Global melon seed consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Melon Seed Production

In 2017, the amount of melon seed produced worldwide totaled X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global melon seed production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. The general positive trend in terms of melon seed output was largely conditioned by a moderate increase of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Nigeria (X tonnes) remains the largest melon seed producing country worldwide, 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tonnes), with a X% share.

In Nigeria, melon seed production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2017. 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).

Global average melon seed yield totaled X kg per ha in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average melon seed yield attained their peak level of X kg per ha. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the average melon seed yield stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, the total area harvested in terms of melon seed production worldwide amounted to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the global melon seed harvested area reached their peak figure of X ha. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the global melon seed harvested area stood at a somewhat lower level.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports 2007-2017

In 2017, the global melon seed exports stood at X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, melon seed exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Global exports peaked of X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. In that year, the global melon seed exports reached their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China dominates melon seed exports structure, amounting to X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. The U.S. (X tonnes), Palestine (X tonnes) and Israel (X tonnes) held the minor share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of melon seed exports. the U.S. (-X%), Palestine (-X%) and Israel (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (X%), Palestine (X%) and the U.S. (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Palestine (-X% per year) and Israel (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2012 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last five year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the melon seed export price increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, an increase of X% y-o-y. Global export price peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2017, 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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports 2007-2017

In 2017, the amount of melon seed imported worldwide totaled X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed imports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Global imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, melon seed imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, melon seed imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. Global imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importer of melon seed in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. Spain (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%) and Jordan (X%). The following importers - Germany (X tonnes), Palestine (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Sweden (X tonnes) together made up X% of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest growing in terms of the melon seed imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2017. At the same time, Germany (+X%), Spain (+X%), Morocco (+X%), China (+X%), Jordan (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Sweden (+X%) and Palestine (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Germany (-X%), Jordan (-X%), Morocco (-X%), Spain (-X%) and the Netherlands (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of global imports.

Spain (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countriesover the last five years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per kg, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, melon seed import price continues to indicate an abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when the average import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked of $X per kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Spain (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform