Greece: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Greece

The Greek melon seed market dropped to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Greece

In value terms, melon seed production contracted remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 7,114%. 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 Greece contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -1.6% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 3.5%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average melon seed yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Greece amounted to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 13%. The melon seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of melon seed decreased by -63.9% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 5,050% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X kg in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 605%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X kg) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Greece, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X kg), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cyprus totaled +76.2%.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Greece, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cyprus stood at +73.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per kg in 2022, reducing by -12.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 1,310% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per kg. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per kg.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+72.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, purchases abroad of melon seed decreased by -2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 926% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 270% against the previous year. 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, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Greece, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +94.0%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Greece, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +65.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 106%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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