Finland: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Finland

The Finnish pumpkin market shrank to $X in 2022, declining by -10.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Finland

In value terms, pumpkin production contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 2,597%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Finland declined modestly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 39%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Finland; which is down by -5% against the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 decreased by -5.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Finland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by 37% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 617%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 598% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Finland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Estonia stood at +49.9%.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Finland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Estonia amounted to +42.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 42%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Estonia amounted to -5.2% per year.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Finland

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by 3.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Finland, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+14.5% per year) and Germany (-24.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Finland, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.0% per year) and Germany (-27.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -14.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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