Benelux: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux melon seed market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Benelux

In value terms, melon seed production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon seed production, accounting for X% of total volume.

In the Netherlands, melon seed production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of melon seed decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of melon seed in Benelux, comprising X% of total export.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melon seed exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the largest melon seed supplier in Benelux.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of melon seed decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon seed imports into the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Luxembourg increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Luxembourg ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, melon seed imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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