Mali: Melon Seed Market 2020

Melon Seed Market Size in Mali

The revenue of the melon seed market in Mali amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, melon seed consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the melon seed market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Melon Seed Production in Mali

In value terms, melon seed production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, melon seed production continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Mali melon seed production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In 2018, the average melon seed yield in Mali stood at X ton per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the melon seed yield continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed yield reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of melon seed in Mali amounted to X ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed harvested area continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The global melon seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports by Country

In 2018, Afghanistan (X tons), China (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) represented the largest exporters of melon seed in the world, creating X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), generating an X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Sudan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier from Mali, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (-X% per year) and Sudan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The melon seed export price in Mali stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the melon seed export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Mali

In 2018, approx. X kg of melon seed were imported into Mali; going up by X% against the previous year. In general, melon seed imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Mali imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon seed imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, melon seed imports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Mali imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Vietnam was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Philippines (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each resulted at an X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon seed imports into Vietnam stood at -X%. At the same time, the U.S. (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the U.S. emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Taiwan, Chinese (-X%), Spain (-X%), the Philippines (-X%) and the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Thailand (+X p.p.) and the U.S. (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Spain, Taiwan, Chinese, the Philippines, the Netherlands and Vietnam saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively.

In value terms, the largest melon seed importing markets into Mali were the U.S. ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Thailand, Taiwan, Chinese, the Philippines and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main importing countries, Mali recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the melon seed import price in Mali amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the melon seed import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. Mali import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform