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Melon seeds market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the melon seeds market volume in Southern Asia showed variable movement. In 2019, the market grew to 27 602 t, driven by increasing watermelon cultivation due to rising consumer demand in the region and a focus on hybrid melon seeds with improved disease resistance and higher yields.

After a drop to 25 483 t in 2020, the market recovered to 26 849 t in 2021. This rebound was supported by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds' investment in a Seed Health Lab in India, which enhanced seed quality control, alongside a growing consumer preference for organic and gluten-free melon seed products.

In the subsequent years, the market volume moderated, declining to 26 480 t in 2022 and 25 531 t in 2023.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Southern Asia

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

Southern Asia's melon seeds production declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 26 494 tonnes of melon seeds, which represents a 3.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6.1% overall, translating to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 27 556 tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 with a 7.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	2.2%	(3.9%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melon seeds from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Melon seeds exports from Southern Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 1 199 tonnes, marking a substantial increase of 1 133.0% compared to the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 1 953.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 173.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.9%	46.3%	1 133.0%	173.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates (accounting for 18.4% of exports in kind), Turkey (8.3%), and the Netherlands (1.5%) were the largest buyers of melon seeds from Southern Asia. Together, these three countries represented 28.1% of the region's total exports in kind during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 221 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 7 292 thousand US dollars, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 33 times. In 2020, Southern Asia's melon seeds export value showed a steep increase of 625.3% year-on-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 with a 93.7% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.7%)	355.0%	625.3%	27.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan (34.1% of exports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (8.8%), and Turkey (2.2%) continued to lead as the main buyers of melon seeds from Southern Asia. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 45.1% of the region's total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melon seeds to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Southern Asia's melon seeds imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 187 tonnes, reflecting a 30.5% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 780%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 106.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	127.7%	196.3%	30.5%	106.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Uzbekistan (25.7% of imports in kind), China (5.0%), and the United Arab Emirates (2.5%) formed the core of Southern Asia's melon seeds imports. Together, these three sources accounted for 33.2% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Melon seeds import volumes in Southern Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 1 190 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic uptick of 94.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 310.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 60.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	77.7%	18.8%	94.7%	60.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, China (30.0% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (18.6%), and Uzbekistan (5.9%) together absorbed 54.5% of total import value for melon seeds to Southern Asia, making them the main sources for the region's imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io