Mexico: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican melon seed market dropped significantly to $X in 2022, waning by -67.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Melon seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Mexico

In value terms, melon seed production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 3,844%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in Mexico was estimated at X kg per ha in 2022, surging by 4.1% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 4.3%. The melon seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 Mexico declined slightly to X ha, with a decrease of -4% against 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon seed harvested area decreased by -4.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 44%. The melon seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Mexico

Melon seed exports from Mexico contracted notably to X kg in 2014, which is down by -90.8% on 2013 figures. In general, exports recorded a sharp descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed exports dropped notably to $X in 2014. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Mexico, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X kg), fourfold. Honduras (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.3% share.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -91.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-82.3% per year) and Honduras (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United States ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest markets for melon seed exported from Mexico worldwide, together accounting for 84% of total exports. Honduras, Thailand, Algeria, Canada and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Among the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2014, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2014, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, imports of melon seed into Mexico dropped significantly to X kg, reducing by -98.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X kg) was the main melon seed supplier to Mexico, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru was relatively modest.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 326% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a significant increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Peru.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +7.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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