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Saudi Arabia: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi melon seed market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -8.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, melon seed production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 35%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melon seed in Saudi Arabia was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate 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 Saudi Arabia stood at less than X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Melon seed exports from Saudi Arabia soared to X kg in 2022, jumping by 209% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,338% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 3,298%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X kg) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 391% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman was relatively modest.

In value terms, Oman ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 154% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1,072% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (+24.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 43% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +39.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest melon seed suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 43% of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +59.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average melon seed import price amounted to less than $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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

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

Nigeria remains the largest melon seed producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 59% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sudan, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 6.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of melon seed to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Saudi Arabia, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a 18% share.

What are the leading importers of melon seed from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the Netherlands $291) remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France $2), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for melon seed in Saudi Arabia?

In 2020, the average melon seed export price amounted to $58,600 per ton, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for melon seed in Saudi Arabia?

The average melon seed import price stood at $57,288 per ton in 2020, jumping by 65% against the previous year.

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

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
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 AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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 Exports
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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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023