Netherlands: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch melon seed market dropped rapidly to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Seed Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, melon seed production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melon seed in the Netherlands stood at less than X kg per ha in 2023, flattening at 2022. In general, the yield recorded 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.

The melon seed harvested area in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X ha in 2023, remaining stable against 2022. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, melon seed exports from the Netherlands stood at X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, melon seed exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of melon seed exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports. Iraq, France, Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Ethiopia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for melon seed exported from the Netherlands were Iran ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average melon seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of melon seed, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, melon seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Chile (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of melon seed imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the largest melon seed suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. China, India, the United States and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, India, 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 2023, the average melon seed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform