Poland: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Poland

The Polish melon seed market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 40% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Melon seed consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Seed Production in Poland

In value terms, melon seed production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 52%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melon seed in Poland amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of melon seed were harvested in Poland; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Poland

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of melon seed decreased by -39% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 385%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 258%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Poland, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lithuania (X kg), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at -29.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+163.8% per year) and Lithuania (+10.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for melon seed exported from Poland were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together accounting for 56% of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Bulgaria, Latvia, the United States, Italy, France, Germany and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +118.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted buoyant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Russia (+44.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of melon seed were imported into Poland; jumping by 240% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 354% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Tajikistan (X tons), China (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to Poland, together accounting for 94% of total imports. France, the United States, Spain and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Poland, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+11.8% per year) and Tajikistan (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -53.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 444% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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