Greece: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek pumpkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a significant expansion. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Greece

In value terms, pumpkin production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 747%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Greece totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 418% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Greece was estimated at X ha in 2022, surging by 1.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, exports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) from Greece dropped sharply to X tons, waning by -64.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 314% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 409% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Greece, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), twofold. Cyprus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+10.7% per year) and Cyprus (+36.2% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Greece, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Cyprus, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+0.5% per year) and Cyprus (+20.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Germany (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by 0.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Greece, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+35.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Greece, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+12.4% per year) and Spain (+34.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Albania (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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