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Melon seeds market in SADC

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The melon seeds market in the SADC region showed steady volumes around 62 000 t between 2018 and 2020, with a minor contraction to 61 561 t in 2020.

A clear expansion phase began in 2021, lifting the market to 63 469 t by 2023. This growth was supported by rising consumer health consciousness increasing demand for plant-based snacks, coupled with technological advancements in seed breeding and the expansion of commercial farming using hybrid varieties across the region.

The market's development has been further shaped by the growing presence of major global seed companies and improved distribution channels through e-commerce, integrating SADC more deeply into global agricultural trends.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production melon seeds in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melon seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melon seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's melon seeds production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 61 538 tonnes were produced, showing no significant change from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	(0.4%)	(0.3%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melon seeds from SADC

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports varied significantly, with a low in 2017 and a high in 2020, showing a 3 237-fold difference. In 2020, foreign melon seeds supplies from SADC reached 12 949 kg, marking a dramatic increase of 543.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 65.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 145 627.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from SADC in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	145 627.9%	(65.5%)	543.2%	1 379.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of melon seeds from SADC were spread relatively evenly. Malaysia accounted for 23.0% of exports in kind, Germany for 17.6%, and Italy for 4.2%, with these three countries jointly making up 44.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export volumes varied 1.9 times, with a low in 2017 and a high in 2018. In 2020, melon seeds exports from SADC amounted to 61 000 US dollars, which is 25.1% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 93 000 US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 92.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from SADC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	92.1%	(12.9%)	(25.1%)	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary buyer of melon seeds from SADC in value terms, accounting for 41.1% of exports. Italy followed with 12.6%, and the Netherlands with 11.9%, together comprising 65.7% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melon seeds to SADC

Imports in kind, kg

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import levels varied 2.8 times, with a low in 2020 and a high in 2019. In 2020, SADC's melon seeds import volume came to 35 539 kg, marking a sharp decline of 64.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 99 662 kg, with the largest increase that year at 70.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.6%)	70.1%	(64.3%)	(28.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria was the main supplier of melon seeds to SADC in kind, accounting for 34.9% of imports. Portugal followed with 18.1%, and China with 11.3%, together comprising 64.4% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values varied 2.3 times, with a low in 2017 and a peak in 2020. In 2020, SADC imported melon seeds worth 61 000 US dollars, marking an intense rise of 94.2% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 43.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 105.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	105.0%	(43.2%)	94.2%	31.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Portugal was a key partner in imports in value terms, accounting for 25.1% of the total. The United States followed with 16.1%, and Thailand with 12.2%, together making up 53.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io