Melon Seeds Market – Insights
Melon is considered as a native African fruit. Melons are considered as a healthy food type, owing to various nutritional benefits such as rich source of essential minerals and vitamins and very low fat content. Melons are consumed in its raw form and also consumed as a beverage such as juice. Therefore, increasing demand for melons, owing to nutritional benefits is expected to boost demand for melon seeds over the forecast period.
Among source, watermelon segment held the highest market revenue share in the global melon seeds market in 2018, and is expected to retain its dominance over the forecast period. This can be attributed to health benefits offered by watermelon, owing to high presence of amino acids such as L-citrulline & arginine and various anti-oxidants such as lycopene. For instance, according to the research paper, ‘Influence of L-citrulline and watermelon supplementation on vascular function and exercise performance’ published in Journal of Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care in 2017, supplements with L-Citrulline, is expected to improve exercise performance in adults by improving blood circulation and reduction in blood pressure.
Furthermore, Asia Pacific is expected to account for a largest market share in the global melon seeds market over the forecast period. This can be attributed to increasing awareness among population about consumption of healthy food in the region. For instance, according to data released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in January 2019, production of melons (excluding watermelon) was 20.7 million tons in 2012, which increased to reach 24.1 million tons in 2017 in Asia. Moreover, as per the same source, in Oceania, production of melons (excluding watermelon) was 100 kilotons in 2015, which increased to 26.8 kilotons in 2017. Increased production of melons indicates its increased demand, which in turn is expected to propel growth of melon seeds market in Asia Pacific.
However, few side effects shown by excessive consumption of melons and melon seeds is expected to restrain growth of the market over the forecast period. For instance, according to the American Cancer Society, over-consumption of melons can cause nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and bloating due to the presence of potassium in melons. Disorders such as hyperkalemia, which indicates excess potassium in the body can result in cardiovascular problems. Therefore, excess consumption of melons can have negative impact on human health, which in turn is expected to hamper melon seed market growth over the forecast period.
According to Coherent Market Insights, the global melon seeds market was valued at US$ 695.3 million in 2018, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.2% in terms of revenue, over the forecast period (2019–2027), to reach US$ 1,004.7 million by 2027.
Figure 1. Global Melon Seeds Market Share (%), By Region, 2018
Source: Coherent Market Insights, 2018-19
According to Coherent Market Insights, Middle East is expected to witness significant growth in the global melon seeds market over the forecast period. This is attributed to presence of highest melon producing countries in the region such as Iran and Egypt. For instance, according to data released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in January 2019, Iran held the third position and Egypt held the sixth position in list of top 10 watermelon producing countries in the world. Moreover, Iran held the third position and Egypt held the seventh position in list of top 10 melon (excluding watermelon) producing countries in the world for the period of 2000-2017.
Figure 2. Global Melon Seeds Market Share (%), By Nature, 2018
Source: Coherent Market Insights, 2018-19
Moreover, key players operating in the global melon seeds market are adopting various growth strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, and capacity expansion, in order to expand their product portfolio. For instance, in August 2018, crop science division of Bayer AG, a Germany-based life science company acquired Monsanto, a U.S.-based agricultural products company for around US$ 66 billion. Monsanto offers variety of seeds including melon seeds through its brands such as De Ruiter and Seminis. This acquisition is expected to strengthen Bayer’s portfolio of seeds.
Major players operating in the global melon seeds market include, Bayer Group, BASF SE, Groupe Limagrain, Syngenta, AG, Advanta Seeds, Sakata Seed Corporation, Semillas Fitó, SA, Yüksel Tohum A.?, Johnny's Selected Seeds, and Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Melons are considered a healthy food type, as they are very low in fat content. Moreover, they are very rich in nutrients including vitamin A, C, and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, and iron. Moreover, melons are also potential source of antioxidants, which are required to be consumed for healthy life. Therefore, rising awareness of health benefits of melon among the populace is expected to propel demand for melons across the globe and thereby fuel growth of global melon seeds market over the forecast period.
Market Dynamics
Melons are offered as organic or conventional seeds type in the market. Demand for organically grown food products is increasing globally due to rising awareness regarding adverse effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides used for crop production in farming. Organic melon seeds are obtained from melons, which are grown without the use of any toxic agrochemicals such as synthetic pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers.
Therefore, players operating in the melon seeds market are focused on offering organically grown melon seeds, in order to expand their consumer-base. For instance, Peaceful Valley Farm Supply, Inc., a farm & gardening products supplier in the U.S. offers organic melon seeds, which are certified organic, non-GMO (non-genetically modified organism), heirloom, and open-pollinated. Moreover, Urban Farmer LLC, a U.S. based vegetable seed supplier, also offers various melon seed varieties, which are certified organic and are been grown, harvested, stored, and handled under the USDA National Organic Program guidelines and certified by Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA).
Moreover, Asia Pacific held a significant market share in global melon seeds market in 2018, owing to presence of top melon producing countries in the region. For instance according to data released by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in January 2019, China and India are listed amongst top 10 countries in the world for production of melons and watermelons in 2017. According to the same source, China was the highest melon producing country in 2017.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides in-depth analysis of global melon seeds market and provides market size (US$ million & million units) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2019–2027), considering 2018 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by the leading players
- It profiles leading players in the global melon seeds market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
- Key companies covered as a part of this study includes, Bayer Group, BASF SE, Groupe Limagrain, Syngenta, AG, Advanta Seeds, Sakata Seed Corporation, Semillas Fitó, SA, Yüksel Tohum A.Ş, Johnny's Selected Seeds, and Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decision regarding their future products launches, technology upgradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global melon seeds market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, melon seeds manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through the various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global melon seeds market
Detailed Segmentation:
- Global Melon Seeds Market, By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- Global Melon Seeds Market, By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- Global Melon Seeds Market, By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- Global Melon Seeds Market, By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets,
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- Global Melon Seeds Market, By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Global Melon Seeds Market, By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Canada
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Europe
- U.K.
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Germany
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Italy
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- France
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Russia
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Rest of Europe
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Asia Pacific
- China
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- India
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Japan
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- ASEAN
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Australia
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- South Korea
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Latin America
- Brazil
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Mexico
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Rest of Latin America
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Middle East
- GCC
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Israel
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Rest of Middle East
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Africa
- North Africa
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Central Africa
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- South Africa
- By Nature:
- Organic Melon Seeds
- Conventional Melon Seeds
- By Source:
- Cantaloupe
- Galia Melons
- Watermelons
- Others (Yellow Melons and Others)
- By Farm Type:
- Farmland
- Greenhouse
- Others (Hydroponics)
- By Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- By Season:
- Summer
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Company Profiles
- Bayer Group *
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Financial Performance
- Key Strategies
- Recent Developments
- Future Plans
- BASF SE
- Groupe Limagrain
- Syngenta, AG
- Advanta Seeds
- Sakata Seed Corporation
- Semillas Fitó, SA
- Yüksel Tohum A.Ş
- Johnny's Selected Seeds
- Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.
