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Ethiopia: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian melon seed market declined sharply to $X in 2022, waning by -22% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, melon seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21%. Melon seed production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of melon seed in Ethiopia was estimated at less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. 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, approx. less than X ha of melon seed were harvested in Ethiopia; standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

Melon seed exports from Ethiopia soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 79% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 318% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 274% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 75% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled -6.5%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to +14.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -22.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 229% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +22.7% per year.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

Melon seed imports into Ethiopia skyrocketed to X kg in 2022, growing by 201% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,738%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,934%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) constituted the largest melon seed supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +50.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+31.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Ethiopia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +38.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+59.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-12.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -60.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 52%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the melon seed market in Ethiopia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 299 - Melonseed

Country coverage:

Ethiopia

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ethiopia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024