Iran: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Iran

After two years of growth, the Iranian pumpkin market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Iran

In value terms, pumpkin production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Iran shrank slightly to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Iran was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Iran, together comprising X% of total exports. Oman, Afghanistan, Russia and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Iraq ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X kg of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported into Iran; surging by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Oman (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Oman ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest pumpkin suppliers to Iran.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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