Germany: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German melon seed market increased by 1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Melon Seed Production in Germany

In value terms, melon seed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 129,909,000%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melon seed in Germany amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, 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.

In 2022, the melon seed harvested area in Germany was estimated at less than X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Germany

Melon seed exports from Germany fell remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by -55% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 106%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 168% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of melon seed exports from Germany, together accounting for 61% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +175.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Iran ($X) and Israel ($X) were the largest markets for melon seed exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 73% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Iran, with a CAGR of +203.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, rising by 115% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 128%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 Netherlands (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of melon seed, when their volume decreased by -6.1% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 226%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to Germany, together accounting for 85% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +111.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon seed suppliers to Germany were Turkey ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 73% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +102.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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