Benelux: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux melon seed market declined modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by -5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +31.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Benelux

In value terms, melon seed production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of melon seed production was the Netherlands (X tons), accounting for 99% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of melon seed decreased by -25.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 474% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 139%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main exporter of melon seed in Benelux, making up 99% of total export.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melon seed exports, with a CAGR of +14.1% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +6.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the largest melon seed supplier in Benelux.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at +21.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +6.5% per year.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of melon seed, when their volume decreased by -41.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 91% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 4.6% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (+55.2%) and Belgium (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +55.2% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Luxembourg increased by +4.2 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed in Benelux, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Luxembourg ($X), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +14.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Luxembourg (+40.4% per year) and Belgium (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 107%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform