Antigua and Barbuda: Pumpkin Market 2020

Pumpkin Market Size in Antigua and Barbuda

The revenue of the pumpkin market in Antigua and Barbuda amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, pumpkin consumption continues to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Antigua and Barbuda pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Antigua and Barbuda

In value terms, pumpkin production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, pumpkin production continues to indicate a drastic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume decreased by -X% against the previous year. Antigua and Barbuda pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Antigua and Barbuda amounted to X kg per ha in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. The global pumpkin yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in Antigua and Barbuda amounted to X ha, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pumpkin harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Antigua and Barbuda

In 2018, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were exported from Antigua and Barbuda; going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pumpkin exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports decreased by -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the major exporters of pumpkin (squash and gourds)across the globe, together resulting at approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. The U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), China (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Italy (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Spain ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports.

Mexico experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pumpkin export price in Antigua and Barbuda amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin export price continues to indicate a drastic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Antigua and Barbuda export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Antigua and Barbuda

In 2018, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported into Antigua and Barbuda; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, pumpkin imports continue to indicate outstanding growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pumpkin imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pumpkin imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, pumpkin imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the major importer of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%), the UK (X%), Japan (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). The following importers - Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Russia (+X%), Germany (+X%), Canada (+X%), the UK (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), France (+X%), Singapore (+X%) and Italy (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Japan (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S., Germany, France, the UK and Russia increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Japan (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Antigua and Barbuda, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the U.S., pumpkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The pumpkin import price in Antigua and Barbuda stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin import price, however, continues to indicate a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform