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Kuwait: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti melon seed market fell markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -70.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of melon seed, when their volume decreased by -17.9% to X kg. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 629%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 529% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X kg) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain amounted to +23.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain amounted to +14.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to -7.2% per year.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Kuwait

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of melon seed decreased by -71.7% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 393%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 455%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X kg), Egypt (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to Kuwait, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +52.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon seed suppliers to Kuwait were Jordan ($X), Egypt ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. Palestine, Iran, Thailand and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Palestine, with a CAGR of +49.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 189% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for melon seed in the world?

The country with the largest volume of melon seed consumption was Nigeria, comprising approx. 59% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Sudan, eightfold. Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of melon seed in the world?

Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of melon seed production, comprising approx. 59% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sudan, eightfold. Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of melon seed to Kuwait?

In value terms, Egypt constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Kuwait, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 3.8% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of melon seed from Kuwait?

In value terms, Bahrain remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Kuwait.

What is the average export price for melon seed in Kuwait?

In 2020, the average melon seed export price amounted to $5,869 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for melon seed in Kuwait?

The average melon seed import price stood at $2,650 per ton in 2020, reducing by -37.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the melon seed market in Kuwait. 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:

Kuwait

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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 PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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 VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012-2024