MERCOSUR: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR melon seed market expanded to $X in 2022, growing 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 relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, melon seed production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Chile (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of melon seed were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 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 shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Chile (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Peru totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of melon seed, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) dominates imports structure, together achieving X% of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Peru (X%). The following importers - Argentina (X kg), Guyana (X kg) and Colombia (X kg) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient 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 import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X,720 per ton), while Guyana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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