EU: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in the EU

The EU pumpkin market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +60.6% against 2014 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Pumpkin Production in the EU

In value terms, pumpkin production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together accounting for 66% of total production. Poland, Portugal, Germany and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +46.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average pumpkin yield declined to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -3.7% compared with 2021. The total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin harvested area increased by +69.8% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by -17.3% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 11%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 67% of total exports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together took near 26% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Portugal (+12.3%), Italy (+3.0%) and the Netherlands (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +12.3% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Portugal (+4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of France (-1.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest pumpkin supplier in the European Union, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain totaled +5.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (-0.8% per year) and Italy (+4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -6% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 14%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports rose to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +31.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of pumpkin (squash and gourds), namely France, Germany and the Netherlands, represented more than half of total import. Italy (X tons) held a 6.3% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (4.8%) and Belgium (4.7%). The following importers - Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up 12% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +16.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 63% of total imports. Italy, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Spain, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +18.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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