Czech Republic: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech melon seed market increased by 4.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption showed a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, melon seed production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melon seed in the Czech Republic totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, 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.

In 2022, the melon seed harvested area in the Czech Republic amounted to less than X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of melon seed exported from the Czech Republic declined sharply to X kg, reducing by -37.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 300% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 727%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X kg) was the main destination for melon seed exports from the Czech Republic, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+34.1% per year) and Ukraine (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia amounted to +15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+33.2% per year) and Ukraine (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -16.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 251%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Slovakia (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melon seed was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 990%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 575% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X kg), Ukraine (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +54.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to the Czech Republic, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +80.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.6% per year) and Ukraine (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -44.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 699%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($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 (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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