EU: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in the EU

The EU pumpkin market totaled $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pumpkin Production in the EU

In value terms, pumpkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Portugal, Germany, Poland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average pumpkin yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in the European Union expanded slightly to X ha, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, Portugal (X%), Italy (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Portugal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands and France saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest pumpkin supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of pumpkin imports in 2022 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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