U.S.: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. melon seed market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in the U.S.

In value terms, melon seed production reached $X in 2022. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average melon seed yield in the United States totaled less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. 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 United States stood at less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of melon seed from the United States shrank rapidly to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for melon seed exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for melon seed exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Dominica (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of melon seed were imported into the United States; waning by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, Chile, Honduras and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Honduras (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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