Sudan: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese melon seed market contracted to $X in 2022, dropping by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded modest growth. Melon seed consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Sudan

In value terms, melon seed production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 113%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melon seed in Sudan amounted to X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. The melon seed yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 Sudan reduced to X ha, which is down by -7.9% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon seed production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, exports of melon seed from Sudan soared to X tons, growing by 162% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 13,467% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 11,716% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Sudan, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India amounted to +80.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+119.1% per year) and Jordan (-4.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Egypt ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the largest markets for melon seed exported from Sudan worldwide, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of +81.5%, saw 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 2022, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 32%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Oman (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, the amount of melon seed imported into Sudan skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 57% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,208% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 743%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest melon seed supplier to Sudan, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +42.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-11.9% per year) and France (+139.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Sudan, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +23.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.1% per year) and the United States (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 103%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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