Algeria: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian pumpkin market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded perceptible growth. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Algeria

In value terms, pumpkin production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 55%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Algeria amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 2.9% on 2021. In general, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin yield decreased by -6.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23%. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 in Algeria was estimated at X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Algeria

After ten years of growth, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -21.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 489%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 216% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Algeria, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +99.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Algeria, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +98.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (0.0% per year) and France (+15.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 Italy (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2018, overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by 0% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (X tons) was the main pumpkin supplier to Algeria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Algeria.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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