Democratic Republic of the Congo: Pumpkin Market 2020

Pumpkin Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the pumpkin market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, pumpkin consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the pumpkin market reached its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, pumpkin production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, pumpkin production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pumpkin production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X kg per ha in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the pumpkin yield continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield reached its peak figure level at X kg per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the pumpkin harvested area in Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X ha, picking up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global pumpkin harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, pumpkin exports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, pumpkin exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of pumpkin exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the key exporters of pumpkin (squash and gourds)around the world, together finishing at approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. The U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), China (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin markets from Democratic Republic of the Congo were Mexico ($X), Spain ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Mexico experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The pumpkin export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin export price continues to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the imports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pumpkin imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pumpkin imports attained their peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, pumpkin imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, pumpkin imports reached their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of pumpkin imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the key importer of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the world, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Russia (+X%), Germany (+X%), Canada (+X%), the UK (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), France (+X%), Singapore (+X%) and Italy (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Japan (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S., Germany, France, the UK and Russia increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Japan (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The pumpkin import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the pumpkin import price, however, continues to indicate a measured reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform