MENA: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in MENA

The MENA's melon seed market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in MENA

In value terms, melon seed production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Iran (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon seed production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Iran stood at X%.

In 2022, the average melon seed yield in MENA rose slightly to X kg per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed yield attained the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of melon seed were harvested in MENA; approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the melon seed harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports in MENA

For the fifth year in a row, MENA recorded growth in shipments abroad of melon seed, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, melon seed exports declined to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Jordan (X tons), committing an X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melon seed exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Jordan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in MENA

For the fifth year in a row, MENA recorded decline in purchases abroad of melon seed, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) represented the largest importers of melon seed in MENA, together recording approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Iraq (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with an X% share.

In Egypt, melon seed imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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