France: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in France

In 2022, the French pumpkin market decreased by -2.6% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Pumpkin Production in France

In value terms, pumpkin production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 59%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in France reached X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 25% against the previous year. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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, the pumpkin harvested area in France reduced dramatically to X ha, with a decrease of -19.8% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 72% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from France

Pumpkin exports from France shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by -6.5% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from France, together accounting for 62% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for pumpkin exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +6.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -0.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to France, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-0.2% per year) and Italy (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to France, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-2.1% per year) and Italy (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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