Australia and Oceania: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The pumpkin market in Australia and Oceania fell slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, pumpkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were New Zealand (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Tonga (X tons), together accounting for 99% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tonga (with a CAGR of +0.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average pumpkin yield dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 11%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 reached X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, exports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Australia and Oceania skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 21% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Australia (X tons) and Tonga (X tons) - each reached a 4.2% share of total exports.

New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of pumpkin (squash and gourds). At the same time, Australia (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +6.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tonga (-7.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tonga decreased by -1.9 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest pumpkin supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand stood at +1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (+2.8% per year) and Tonga (-6.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, pumpkin imports in Australia and Oceania shrank notably to X tons, reducing by -16.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 177%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the major importer of pumpkin (squash and gourds), comprising 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Papua New Guinea (X tons), committing a 16% share of total imports. Marshall Islands (X tons), Fiji (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Tokelau (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin imports into New Zealand stood at -5.4%. At the same time, Marshall Islands (+70.3%), Australia (+34.7%), Fiji (+14.6%), Tokelau (+7.6%) and Papua New Guinea (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Marshall Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +70.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Papua New Guinea (+9.2 p.p.), Marshall Islands (+4.1 p.p.), Fiji (+2.6 p.p.) and Australia (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of New Zealand (-21.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand totaled -3.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Papua New Guinea (+5.0% per year) and Fiji (+16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Tokelau ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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