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U.S. - Pumpkin (Squash And Gourds) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Pumpkin (Squash And Gourds) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Jan 16, 2023

U.S. Pumpkin Import Reduces Markedly to 50K Tons in November 2022

U.S. Pumpkin Imports

In November 2022, overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -1% to 50K tons for the first time since July 2022, thus ending a three-month rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 119% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 66K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to November 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports skyrocketed to $51M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when imports increased by 98% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 53K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to November 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In November 2022, Mexico (46K tons) was the main pumpkin supplier to the United States, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (2.1K tons), more than tenfold. Canada (819 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.6% share.

From January 2022 to November 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Mexico totaled -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (+5.1% per month) and Canada (+24.6% per month).

In value terms, Mexico ($48M) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to the United States, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Costa Rica ($1.2M), with a 2.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 1.5% share.

From January 2022 to November 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (+8.0% per month) and Canada (+24.7% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In November 2022, the pumpkin price amounted to $1,010 per ton (CIF, US), increasing by 22% against the previous month. Over the last ten months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 25% month-to-month. The import price peaked in November 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($1,040 per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($590 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to November 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Factors Affecting Pumpkin Prices

The pumpkin is a popular winter squash, typically harvested in October in the Northern Hemisphere. It is used for various food and non-food items, including as a Halloween and Thanksgiving decoration. The cost of pumpkins in the United States can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including the time of year, the region of the country, and the type of pumpkin.

The main factors influencing the price of pumpkins are production costs, demand, weather conditions, and transportation costs. Production costs include the cost of seeds, labor, land, water, and other inputs. These costs can vary significantly from year to year depending on market conditions. For example, the cost of seeds may increase if there is a drought or other crop failure that reduces the supply of seeds available for purchase.

Pumpkins are typically in season from October to November, which coincide with Halloween and Thanksgiving. During these months, demand for pumpkins is high and prices tend to be at their peak. After Thanksgiving, demand decreases and prices usually drop as well.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pumpkin market in the U.S.. 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:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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