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Melon seeds market in Congo

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The melon seeds market in Congo demonstrated remarkable stability from 2018 to 2023, with annual volumes fluctuating narrowly between 3 618 t and 3 643 t. The period began with the entry of new agribusiness players like Okia Mine Congo SAS and Serenity SAS Congo in 2018, coinciding with a slight market expansion. That same year, the introduction of Law No. 21-2018 on land occupation and acquisition set new rules for agricultural land access, potentially influencing production frameworks.

In the following years, the market maintained its steady course. Presidential commitments to boost agriculture, livestock, and fisheries from 2021, coupled with a log export ban in 2023 to promote economic diversification, provided a supportive policy environment. These measures, along with continued investment in agricultural infrastructure, helped sustain production levels despite broader challenges like food insecurity and inflation.

By 2024, the government further institutionalized its support through the creation of protected agricultural zones and the advancement of large-scale projects like the state-part-owned SARIS Congo sugar plantation. These steps underscore a continued focus on strengthening the agricultural sector, which forms the backdrop for the melon seeds market.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Congo
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Congo in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Congo in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production melon seeds in Congo

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Congo ranked as the 11th largest producer of melon seeds globally.

Top producers of melon seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melon seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Congo's melon seed production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 641 tonnes of melon seeds, showing minimal change compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Congo in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	0.4%	0.2%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melon seeds from Congo

According to compiled market data, Congo did not export any melon seeds between 2017 and 2020.

Imports melon seeds to Congo

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, representing a 10.9-fold increase. In 2020, Congo's cross-border shipments of melon seeds totaled 454.0 kg, a decrease of 31.0% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(31.0%)	96.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France was the primary partner for imports in kind, accounting for 99.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Congo's foreign melon seed supplies reached 14 592 US dollars, marking a significant increase of 41.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 315%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 60.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in value, 2017-2020, $ US