Central African Republic: Melon Seed Market 2020

Melon Seed Market Size in Central African Republic

The revenue of the melon seed market in Central African Republic amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, melon seed consumption decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the melon seed market attained its peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the melon seed market failed to regain its momentum.

Melon Seed Production in Central African Republic

In value terms, melon seed production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, melon seed production decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, melon seed production reached its peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2018, melon seed production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average melon seed yield in Central African Republic amounted to X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the melon seed yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global melon seed yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of melon seed were harvested in Central African Republic; growing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon seed production attained its peak figure in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports by Country

The exports of the three major exporters of melon seed, namely Afghanistan, China and Sudan, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), making up an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Sudan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier from Central African Republic, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Afghanistan (-X% per year) and Sudan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The melon seed export price in Central African Republic stood at $X per ton in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports by Country

Vietnam represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Thailand (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X%). The following importers - the Philippines (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each amounted to an X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon seed imports into Vietnam stood at -X%. At the same time, the U.S. (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the U.S. emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Taiwan, Chinese (-X%), Spain (-X%), the Philippines (-X%) and the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (+X p.p.) and the U.S. (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Spain (-X p.p.), Taiwan, Chinese (-X p.p.), the Philippines (-X p.p.), the Netherlands (-X p.p.) and Vietnam (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest melon seed importing markets into Central African Republic were the U.S. ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Thailand, Taiwan, Chinese and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The melon seed import price in Central African Republic stood at $X per ton in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the melon seed import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform