Cote d'Ivoire: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Cote d'Ivoire

The Cote d'Ivoire's pumpkin market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, pumpkin production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Cote d'Ivoire dropped modestly to X tons per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 0.4%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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 Cote d'Ivoire; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 0.3%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were finally on the rise to reach X kg after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,332%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 2,798% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X kg) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a approx. 87% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland stood at +48.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland amounted to +104.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -47.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Switzerland amounted to +37.9% per year.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, imports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Cote d'Ivoire soared to X tons, with an increase of 378% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Morocco (X kg) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Cote d'Ivoire, together comprising 52% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Cote d'Ivoire were France ($X), Morocco ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 59% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +2.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, declining by -40.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 101%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+28.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform