Central Asia: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian pumpkin market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -10.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Central Asia

In value terms, pumpkin production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 678% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +47.0%).

The average pumpkin yield dropped markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -20% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 438%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin yield remained 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 stood at X ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 50%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by 133% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2,423% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,105%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the key exporter of pumpkin (squash and gourds), constituting 60% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), making up a 36% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the largest pumpkin supplier in Central Asia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled +45.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+16.3% per year) and Kazakhstan (+18.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -31.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 76%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 140%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 81% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), committing a 14% share of total imports. The following importers - Turkmenistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) - together made up 5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin imports into Kazakhstan stood at +3.8%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+72.7%) and Turkmenistan (+25.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +72.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mongolia (-13.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan increased by +14 and +2.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Central Asia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+68.6% per year) and Mongolia (-14.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (-1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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