Turkey: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish melon seed market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by -30% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Turkey

In value terms, melon seed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 2.2%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average melon seed yield in Turkey was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. 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, approx. less than X ha of melon seed were harvested in Turkey; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Turkey

For the ninth consecutive year, Turkey recorded growth in shipments abroad of melon seed, which increased by 32% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 250% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, melon seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 54%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Turkey, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tons), more than tenfold. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Syrian Arab Republic totaled +115.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+76.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+57.9% per year).

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from Turkey, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Sudan, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Syrian Arab Republic totaled +44.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+39.6% per year) and Sudan (+24.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Sudan (+41.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, approx. X tons of melon seed were imported into Turkey; dropping by -28.4% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 428%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest melon seed supplier to Turkey, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-8.6% per year) and Spain (+24.4% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Peru ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest melon seed suppliers to Turkey, together accounting for 51% of total imports. China, Spain, Afghanistan and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +49.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 479%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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