Austria: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Austria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Austrian pumpkin market, when its value decreased by -4.3% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +55.5% against 2012 indices. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Pumpkin Production in Austria

In value terms, pumpkin production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Austria amounted to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Austria declined modestly to X ha, waning by -2.2% compared with the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin harvested area increased by +2.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Austria

For the fifth consecutive year, Austria recorded growth in shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), which increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 192%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Austria, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovenia (X tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +25.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+105.0% per year) and Slovenia (+2.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Austria, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +20.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+91.7% per year) and Slovenia (+6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Slovenia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by -6.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +89.6% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 30%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Austria, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Turkey ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest pumpkin suppliers to Austria, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +38.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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