Azerbaijan: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani pumpkin market totaled $X in 2022, growing by 5% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, pumpkin production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 113%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Azerbaijan fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2.3% on 2021. In general, the yield indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin yield increased by +47.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year. 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 Azerbaijan; picking up by 7.4% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 11% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -95.4% to X kg, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,313% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 968% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X kg) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar stood at -38.9%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar stood at -51.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -28.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 99%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Qatar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +10.0% per year.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

For the fifth year in a row, Azerbaijan recorded growth in supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), which increased by 59% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 558% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pumpkin imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 429% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Georgia (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Georgia (with a CAGR of +59.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Georgia ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the largest pumpkin suppliers to Azerbaijan.

Georgia, with a CAGR of +73.7%, saw 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, which is down by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 70% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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