Pakistan: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani melon seed market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decline. Melon seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Seed Production in Pakistan

In value terms, melon seed production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average melon seed yield in Pakistan stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of melon seed were harvested in Pakistan; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of melon seed, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X kg) were the main destinations of melon seed exports from Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, supplies from 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, imports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Pakistan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Pakistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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