Democratic Republic of the Congo: Melon Seed Market 2020

Melon Seed Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the melon seed market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated strong 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 consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the melon seed market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Melon Seed Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, melon seed production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, melon seed production continues to indicate outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, melon seed production attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of melon seed in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X kg per ha in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed yield continues to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed yield reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of melon seed in Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the melon seed harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon seed production reached its maximum at X ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports by Country

The exports of the three major exporters of melon seed, namely Afghanistan, China and Sudan, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), comprising an X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In China, melon seed exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. 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

The melon seed export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at the previous year. In general, the melon seed export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices for melon seed reached their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Melon seed imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X kg in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, melon seed imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, melon seed imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, melon seed imports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Vietnam (X tons) represented the largest importer of melon seed, creating X% of total imports. Thailand (X tons) held 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 recorded an X% share of total imports.

Imports into Vietnam decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2018. 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 largest melon seed importing markets into Democratic Republic of the Congo were the U.S. ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Thailand, Taiwan, Chinese, the Philippines and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the melon seed import price continues to indicate a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for melon seed attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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