Iran: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Iran

The Iranian melon seed market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Melon Seed Production in Iran

In value terms, melon seed production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 70%. Melon seed production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in Iran declined modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. The melon seed yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of melon seed were harvested in Iran; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the melon seed harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Iran

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of melon seed decreased by -3.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 849%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 576%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Iran, with a 91% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 1.9% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X kg), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to +23.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+74.8% per year) and Canada (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Iran, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at +30.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+6.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+58.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 India (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Iran

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of melon seed increased by 231% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 309%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 244%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest melon seed supplier to Iran, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +36.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+26.8% per year) and Turkey (+19.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Iran, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+10.8% per year) and China (+11.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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