EU: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in the EU

The EU melon seed market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Melon Seed Production in the EU

In value terms, melon seed production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Greece (X tons) remains the largest melon seed producing country in the European Union, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Greece totaled X%.

The average melon seed yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of melon seed production in the European Union stood at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Melon Seed Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of melon seed decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main exporter of melon seed in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%), France (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.), France (X p.p.), Belgium (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, melon seed exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of melon seed decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the major importers of melon seed, together committing X% of total imports. Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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