Ghana: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Ghana

In 2022, the Ghanian pumpkin market increased by 770% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Ghana

In value terms, pumpkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 8.3%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Ghana amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. 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 Ghana amounted to less than X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -12.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9,878%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 9,605% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Ghana, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +17.3%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Ghana, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +6.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (-9.3%).

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 209% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Ghana, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +33.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-13.8% per year) and Egypt (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Ghana, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +40.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-9.6% per year) and Egypt (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -43.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 120%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($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 (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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