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Global Melon Seed Market Overview 2020

Melon Seed Market Size

The global melon seed market revenue amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the global melon seed market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Melon Seed Production

In value terms, melon seed production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, melon seed production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, global melon seed production reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Nigeria (X tonnes) remains the largest melon seed producing country worldwide, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the 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.

In Nigeria, melon seed production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. 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 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the melon seed yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon seed yield reached its peak figure level at X kg per ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of melon seed production worldwide totaled X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon seed production reached its maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Production By Country

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nigeria amounted to +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).

Melon Seed Exports

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, the amount of melon seed exported worldwide amounted to X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, global melon seed exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of global melon seed exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, melon seed exports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global melon seed exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporter of melon seed exported in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Afghanistan (X tonnes), achieving a X% share of total exports. Iran (X tonnes) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes) held a minor share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of melon seed exports. At the same time, Iran (+X%), Afghanistan (+X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Afghanistan (+X p.p.) and Iran (+X p.p.) 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 ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

In China, melon seed exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (+X% per year) and Iran (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, melon seed export price increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. The global export price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while Afghanistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports 2007-2018

In 2018, the global imports of melon seed amounted to X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The global imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, melon seed imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, melon seed imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Viet Nam represented the key importer of melon seed imported in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. Thailand (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X%) and the Philippines (X%). Jordan (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) occupied a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon seed imports into Viet Nam stood at +X%. At the same time, Jordan (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Taiwan, Chinese and the Philippines experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Viet Nam (+X p.p.), Thailand (+X p.p.) and Jordan (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of the Netherlands (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Viet Nam ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed import price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for melon seed reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for melon seed failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the Philippines ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform