United Kingdom: Melon Seed Market 2025

Melon Seed Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK melon seed market decreased by -11.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a tangible increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in the UK

In value terms, melon seed production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in the UK stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, 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 the UK totaled less than X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, exports of melon seed from the UK contracted sharply to X tons, shrinking by -66.6% against 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 257%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 303%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of melon seed exports from the UK, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +94.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melon seed exports from the UK, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +103.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+25.1% per year) and Germany (+5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 69% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Spain (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melon seed decreased by -37.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 102%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to the UK, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+38.0% per year) and Egypt (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to the UK, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+38.2% per year) and Iran (-16.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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