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View Pricing2023 Sees China's Melon Seed Exports Drop to $62 Million
China Melon Seed Exports
Melon seed exports from China dropped dramatically to 10K tons in 2023, which is down by -25.8% on 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked at 21K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, melon seed exports shrank to $62M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $75M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Melon Seed in China (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Vietnam | 22.7 | 24.9 | 25.7 | 26.5 | 26.9 | 35.1 | 32.1 | 22.5 | 21.4 | 36.0 | 22.8 |
| Netherlands | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 7.1 | 11.4 | 8.6 | 7.5 | 3.9 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 12.6 |
| Thailand | 5.3 | 8.4 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 6.1 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 5.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Philippines | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Pakistan | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| United States | 3.6 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Others | 7.3 | 13.1 | 10.1 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 13.3 |
| Total | 53.6 | 63.6 | 58.6 | 65.0 | 70.7 | 74.9 | 60.5 | 48.2 | 51.3 | 68.3 | 61.9 |
Exports by Country
Vietnam (6.9K tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from China, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (1.1K tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (952 tons), with a 9.1% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Vietnam amounted to -4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (-9.7% per year) and Thailand (-7.3% per year).
In value terms, Vietnam ($23M), the Netherlands ($13M) and Thailand ($3.1M) constituted the largest markets for melon seed exported from China worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the melon seed price amounted to $5,937 per ton (FOB, China), picking up by 22% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, melon seed export price increased by +67.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($5,031 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($2,333 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the melon seed market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
