China: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese melon seed market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Melon seed consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Melon Seed Production in China

In value terms, melon seed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in China totaled X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average melon seed yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 China declined to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The melon seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from China

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of melon seed increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), more than tenfold. The Philippines (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon seed export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into China

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of melon seed increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Indonesia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest melon seed suppliers to China, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon seed import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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