Europe: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Europe

The Europe pumpkin market rose remarkably to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pumpkin Production in Europe

In value terms, pumpkin production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Spain (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Italy, France, Poland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average pumpkin yield in Europe dropped modestly to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pumpkin harvested area amounted to X ha in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with 2022 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in Europe

Pumpkin exports amounted to X tons in 2023, growing by X% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports contracted to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by France (X%), Portugal (X%) and Italy (X%). Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, Portugal (X%), Italy (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Portugal and Spain increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, imports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Europe expanded to X tons, increasing by X% on 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports fell to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of pumpkin imports in 2023 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Russia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%). The following importers - Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Russia, Spain, Portugal and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Switzerland, 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform