Africa: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Africa

After three years of decline, the African melon seed market increased by X% to $X.8B in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Africa

In value terms, melon seed production amounted to $X.8B in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X.6B. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of melon seed production was Nigeria (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, melon seed production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sudan (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), with a X% share.

In Nigeria, melon seed production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Sudan (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

The average melon seed yield totaled X tons per ha in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2023, 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of melon seed production in Africa fell slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon seed production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of melon seed, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed exports declined significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Sudan (X tons) was the largest exporter of melon seed, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Togo (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Sudan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melon seed exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Ghana (X%), Egypt (X%) and Togo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Sudan, Ghana and Egypt increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

In Sudan, melon seed exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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 2023 figures, melon seed export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of melon seed decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons) was the largest importer of melon seed, generating X% of total imports. Ghana (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by South Africa (X tons) and Kenya (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - each resulted at an X% share of total imports.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the melon seed imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Ghana (X%), Angola (X%), South Africa (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Algeria saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

In Egypt, melon seed imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform