South Africa - Pumpkin (Squash And Gourds) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingAverage Price of Pumpkins in South Africa Rises by 7% to $738 per Ton
South Africa Pumpkin Export Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the pumpkin price stood at $738 per ton (FOB, South Africa), picking up by 7% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a noticeable increase from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, pumpkin export price increased by +13.3% against April 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 70% against the previous month. The export price peaked in June 2023.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($4,608 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($317 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Pumpkin in South Africa (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,887 | 2,970 | 2,991 | 3,033 | 2,863 | 1,206 | 1,381 | 843 | 620 | 754 | 770 | 2,650 | 4,608 |
| Netherlands | 592 | 7,631 | 7,828 | 6,981 | 6,922 | 7,179 | 520 | 716 | 662 | 798 | 732 | 809 | 1,476 |
| United Kingdom | 591 | 7,482 | N/A | 6,936 | 7,134 | 7,594 | N/A | 613 | 655 | 617 | 589 | 612 | 918 |
| Spain | N/A | N/A | N/A | 211 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 738 | 813 | 856 | 705 | 725 | 735 |
| Swaziland | 294 | 344 | 397 | 406 | 322 | 268 | 235 | 295 | 269 | 278 | 344 | 308 | 317 |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 974 | 939 | 926 | 905 | 861 | 656 | N/A |
| Average | 551 | 564 | 545 | 566 | 425 | 385 | 654 | 730 | 669 | 708 | 651 | 689 | 738 |
South Africa Pumpkin Exports
In June 2023, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -73.4% to 458 tons, falling for the fourth consecutive month after three months of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 with an increase of 193% month-to-month.
In value terms, pumpkin exports dropped remarkably to $338K (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when exports increased by 274% against the previous month.
South Africa Pumpkin Exports by Country
Botswana (95 tons), the UK (90 tons) and Swaziland (77 tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from South Africa, with a combined 57% share of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, Lesotho, Mozambique and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +190.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for pumpkin exported from South Africa were the UK ($83K), the Netherlands ($74K) and Spain ($55K), together comprising 63% of total exports.
Spain, with a CAGR of +236.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pumpkin market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
