Global Melon Seed Market Overview 2021

Melon Seed Market Size

The global melon seed market surged to $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Melon Seed Production

In value terms, melon seed production skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. in general, production posted buoyant growth. Global production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of melon seed production was Nigeria (X tonnes), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sudan (X tonnes), fivefold. 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 2012-2020. 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 2020, the global average melon seed yield stood at X kg per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global yield peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the global harvested area of melon seed amounted to X ha, flattening at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the global melon seed harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Production by Country

Nigeria (X tonnes) remains the largest melon seed producing country worldwide, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sudan (X tonnes), fivefold. 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 2012-2020. in the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sudan (+X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X% per year).

Melon Seed Exports

Exports

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of melon seed were exported worldwide; with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports rose sharply to $X in 2020. in general, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Global exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from China (X tonnes), Sudan (X tonnes), Afghanistan (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes), together resulting at X% of total export. The U.S. (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Jordan (X%). The following exporters - Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes), Iran (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Egypt (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Sudan (+X% per year), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Sudan ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of global exports.

Sudan (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Iran ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports

Global melon seed imports contracted significantly to X tonnes in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports fell slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, India (X tonnes), distantly followed by Thailand (X tonnes), the Philippines (X tonnes) and Viet Nam (X tonnes) were the key importers of melon seed, together creating X% of total imports. Germany (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Egypt (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Jordan (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Egypt (+X% per year), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the U.S. ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined X% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Mexico, France, Viet Nam, Thailand, Egypt, Jordan, the Philippines, Germany and the UK, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. in general, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the Philippines ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Viet Nam, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform