Sweden: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish melon seed market reduced notably to $X in 2022, falling by -45.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, posted a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Sweden

Melon seed exports from Sweden rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, growing by 11% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12,904% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, melon seed exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 3,048%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Sweden, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), tenfold. Norway (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +337.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+48.8% per year) and Norway (-3.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for melon seed exported from Sweden were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Norway ($X), together accounting for 88% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +62.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -41.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 346% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, the amount of melon seed imported into Sweden declined dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -56.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to Sweden, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of +65.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Turkey ($X) and Lebanon ($X) were the largest melon seed suppliers to Sweden, together comprising 98% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Lebanon, with a CAGR of +61.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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