Cameroon: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian pumpkin market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +3.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Cameroon

In value terms, pumpkin production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 49%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Cameroon amounted to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 0.2%. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in Cameroon dropped modestly to X ha, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 3.9% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Cameroon

Pumpkin exports from Cameroon soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 432% on 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,031%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 694% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Belgium (X kg) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Cameroon, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +6.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Cameroon, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +17.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-8.3% per year) and Belgium (+1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 France (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, imports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Cameroon soared to X kg, with an increase of 50% against the year before. In general, imports saw prominent growth. Imports peaked at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Cameroon, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Moldova (X kg), threefold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (-66.7% per year) and Ukraine (-58.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Moldova ($X) appeared to be the largest pumpkin suppliers to Cameroon.

Brazil, with a CAGR of 0.0%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 3.8%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+28.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform