Chile: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Chile

The Chilean melon seed market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.3%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Melon Seed Production in Chile

In value terms, melon seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3.7%. Melon seed production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of melon seed in Chile stood at less than X kg per ha, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate 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.

The melon seed harvested area in Chile amounted to less than X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, overseas shipments of melon seed decreased by -17.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 44%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 113%. 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

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of melon seed exports from Chile, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +52.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Chile, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil totaled +78.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-1.5% per year) and France (+12.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon seed export price increased by +42.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Brazil (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, overseas purchases of melon seed increased by 48% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 212%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), France (X tons) and China (X kg) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to Chile, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +99.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Chile, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru stood at +34.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+37.0% per year) and France (+60.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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