Russian Federation: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian melon seed market shrank dramatically to less than $X in 2022, waning by 99.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Melon Seed Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, melon seed production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8.3%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in Russia totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, 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, the total area harvested in terms of melon seed production in Russia was estimated at less than X ha, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Melon seed exports from Russia contracted remarkably to X kg in 2022, which is down by -58.9% on the year before. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 629%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 692%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X kg) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Russia, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to +19.3%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Russia, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan amounted to +22.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 913% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a temperate expansion. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

Melon seed imports into Russia skyrocketed to X kg in 2021, growing by 145% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 2,944%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6,595%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X kg) constituted the largest melon seed supplier to Russia, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X kg), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +63.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+26.5% per year) and the United States (-18.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest melon seed suppliers to Russia were Peru ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +36.9%, 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

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -25.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 316% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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