Cuba: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Cuba

In 2021, the Cuban pumpkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Cuba

In value terms, pumpkin production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Cuba declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, with a decrease of -4.7% against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then reduced 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.

The pumpkin harvested area in Cuba skyrocketed to X ha in 2021, jumping by 22% compared with 2020. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2017, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) exported from Cuba was estimated at X kg, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -20% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports totaled $X in 2017. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of -20% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X kg) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Cuba, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 a decrease of less than 0.1% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2017 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to 0.0% per year.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2018, imports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Cuba stood at X tons, almost unchanged from 2017 figures. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2018 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, imports saw significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tons) was the main pumpkin supplier to Cuba, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico was relatively modest.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Cuba.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2018 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Mexico.

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mexico amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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