Costa Rica: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Costa Rica

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Costa Rican melon seed market, when its value decreased by -16.9% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, melon seed production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Melon seed production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in Costa Rica stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield saw 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 Costa Rica totaled less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. X kg of melon seed were exported from Costa Rica; growing by 340% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 396% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Costa Rica, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guatemala (X kg), threefold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled -10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+4.2% per year) and the United States (+20.2% per year).

In value terms, Guatemala ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for melon seed exported from Costa Rica worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, which accounted for a further 1%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +120.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -12.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 32%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 the United States (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, imports of melon seed into Costa Rica fell markedly to X tons, which is down by -37.7% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 976% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 718%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Costa Rica, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Israel (X kg), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+47.7% per year) and Israel (+19.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Costa Rica, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+50.7% per year) and Chile (+7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform