Product intelligence · HS 120770 · 2024 data
Global exports of oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken totalled $521,531,940 in 2024, a +35.7% change from the previous year. Traded by 117 countries across 1,856 bilateral corridors, with demand from 186 importing markets. The long-term trend is rapid growth.
Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 1995–2024 · Updated: 2026-07-17
Global trade
$521.5M
+35.7% YoY
3Y / 5Y CAGR
+19.2%
5Y: +10.6%
Supply structure
Diversified
HHI 0.149
Volatility
Low
Score 15/100
In 2024, oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken trade exhibited strong growth, with global flows reaching $521,531,940 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +19.2% (five-year: +10.6%). The all-time peak of $521,531,940 was recorded in 2024.
Over the 30-year observation window (1995–2024), 76% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is strengthening (+10.8% acceleration).
The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.149). The three largest exporters — Sudan ($165.7M), Netherlands ($63.1M), and China ($56.3M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +75.4% over the last three years.
On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.108). The three largest import markets are India ($153.4M), Netherlands ($42.3M), and United States ($29.8M). The largest importing market sources from 22 different supplying countries.
The dominant trade corridor is Sudan → India at $147.0M, representing 95.8% of the importer's total demand.
The volatility score for oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken is 15 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.
For market entrants, strong demand tailwinds create a favourable entry environment. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.
Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.
Historical evidence
Peak: $521,531,940 in 2024.
| Year | Global trade (USD) | YoY growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $243,548,386 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | $283,224,713 | +16.3% |
| 2017 | $292,564,359 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $338,502,854 | +15.7% |
| 2019 | $315,179,204 | -6.9% |
| 2020 | $306,023,536 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | $307,984,052 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | $378,971,609 | +23.0% |
| 2023 | $384,459,509 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $521,531,940 | +35.7% |
Ranked by export value of oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken in 2024.
Largest import destinations for oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken.
Largest bilateral export flows for oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.
| # | Exporter | Importer | Value 2024 | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudan | India | $147.0M | +160.7% |
| 2 | China | Vietnam | $21.7M | +12.3% |
| 3 | United States | Mexico | $14.9M | +18.3% |
| 4 | Peru | Netherlands | $9.9M | +2.2% |
| 5 | Netherlands | Spain | $9.1M | -13.4% |
| 6 | Netherlands | Iran | $8.7M | +2.6% |
| 7 | Sudan | Egypt | $8.6M | -25.1% |
| 8 | Peru | United States | $8.6M | +22.6% |
Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.
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Data source
OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 1995–2024.
Key indicators
HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.
How this page is made
All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.
