Australia: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Australia

The Australian pumpkin market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Australia

In value terms, pumpkin production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Australia shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in Australia; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 17%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -17.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Australia, with a 92% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore stood at +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-0.5% per year) and Malaysia (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Australia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to +12.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+6.0% per year) and Malaysia (+11.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 29%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, imports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Australia surged to X tons, with an increase of 64% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 609% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 644% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X tons) was the main supplier of pumpkin to Australia, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bangladesh amounted to +113.1%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bangladesh totaled +126.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +7.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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