Mexico's Pumpkin Price Soars by 34% to a New Record of $1,105 per Ton, Experiencing Wild Fluctuations throughout 2022
Mar 30, 2023
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In December 2022, Mexico's pumpkin export price increased by 34% to $1,105 per ton, attaining the peak level with a likely continued growth. The United States and Japan were the major external markets with the highest average price. Mexico's overseas shipments of pumpkin increased by 41% to 81K tons, primarily exported to the United States, which received 73% of total exports. Furthermore, pumpkin exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan, threefold.