Greece: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Greece

The Greek melon seed market rose remarkably to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: 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 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Greece

In value terms, melon seed production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melon seed in Greece declined to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining stable against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the average melon seed yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of melon seed in Greece amounted to X ha, standing approx. at 2022. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 reached the maximum at X ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2023, melon seed exports from Greece contracted dramatically to X kg, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X kg) was the main destination for melon seed exports from Greece, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon seed exports to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iraq (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cyprus totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), Iraq ($X) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for melon seed exported from Greece worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Cyprus, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X,077 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%).

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of melon seed, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X kg) constituted the largest melon seed supplier to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), sevenfold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform