Western Africa: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Western Africa

The West African melon seed market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Western Africa

In value terms, melon seed production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of melon seed production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nigeria was relatively modest.

The average melon seed yield declined to X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the melon seed yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The melon seed harvested area stood at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the melon seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of melon seed decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ghana represented the key exporter of melon seed in Western Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Togo (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Nigeria (X kg) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon seed exports from Ghana stood at X%. At the same time, Togo (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Togo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) and Ghana (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Ghana, melon seed exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, melon seed export price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in Western Africa

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of melon seed decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mali (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Niger (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) was the key importer of melon seed in Western Africa, achieving X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Mali ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Burkina Faso, Ghana and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Niger, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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