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Ethiopia: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian pumpkin market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -13.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, pumpkin production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Ethiopia was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Ethiopia amounted to less than X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -57.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 437% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 649%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Ethiopia, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Djibouti (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Yemen amounted to +37.6%.

In value terms, Yemen ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Ethiopia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Djibouti ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Yemen totaled +38.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 44% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Djibouti (+4.3%).

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) was finally on the rise to reach X kg after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 129%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main pumpkin supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled -7.0%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to -17.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -36.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -11.6% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pumpkin market in Ethiopia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds

Country coverage:

Ethiopia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ethiopia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024