Melon seeds imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of melon seeds by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.3 million in 2024 (909 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 909 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $809K | 146 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 195 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 785 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 572 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 71 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports melon seeds from
Most of the value came from India (42%), Netherlands (20%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $640K | 20% |
| China | $258K | 7.9% |
| Pakistan | $253K | 7.7% |
| Egypt | $240K | 7.4% |
| United States | $215K | 6.6% |
| France | $175K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $81K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $21K | 0.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $20K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 30% below the world average of $5.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates melon seeds imports (HS 1207.70): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1207.70: Oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of melon seeds imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported melon seeds worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 909 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply melon seeds to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of melon seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $5.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of melon seeds to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 222%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for melon seeds?
The HS code for melon seeds is subheading 1207.70. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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