Congo: Melon Seed Market 2020

Melon Seed Market Size in Congo

The revenue of the melon seed market in Congo amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Congo melon seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Congo

In value terms, melon seed production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, melon seed production decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Congo melon seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of melon seed in Congo totaled X kg per ha in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the melon seed yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the melon seed yield attained its peak level of X kg per ha. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the melon seed yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the melon seed harvested area in Congo amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the melon seed harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global melon seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of melon seed exports in 2018 were Afghanistan (X tons), China (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), comprising an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Sudan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier from Congo, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (-X% per year) and Sudan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the melon seed export price in Congo amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the melon seed export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Congo

In 2018, the imports of melon seed into Congo stood at X kg, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed imports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Congo imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, melon seed imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, melon seed imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Congo imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Vietnam was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Thailand (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X%). The following importers - the Philippines (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each reached an X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon seed imports into Vietnam stood at -X%. At the same time, the U.S. (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the U.S. emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Taiwan, Chinese (-X%), Spain (-X%), the Philippines (-X%) and the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Thailand (+X p.p.) and the U.S. (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Spain, Taiwan, Chinese, the Philippines, the Netherlands and Vietnam saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Thailand, Taiwan, Chinese, the Philippines and Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The melon seed import price in Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the melon seed import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for melon seed attained their peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform