Egypt: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian melon seed market increased by 265% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a significant increase. Melon seed consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Melon Seed Production in Egypt

In value terms, melon seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 54%. Melon seed production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in Egypt was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of melon seed production in Egypt amounted to less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, exports of melon seed from Egypt soared to X tons, rising by 13,590% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 244,585%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 7,725%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Egypt, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon (X kg), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (-59.4% per year) and Turkey (-65.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for melon seed exported from Egypt were Saudi Arabia ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 73% of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +23.8%, recorded 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -98.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 6,221%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped dramatically 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+178.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of melon seed were imported into Egypt; rising by 287% against 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 540%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 4,961% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sudan (X tons) was the main melon seed supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sudan totaled +157.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+96.0% per year) and Peru (+251.0% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Egypt, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 2% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Sudan totaled +155.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+71.2% per year) and Peru (+245.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 17,829% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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