Iran: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Iran

The Iranian pumpkin market totaled $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Iran

In value terms, pumpkin production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Iran amounted to X tons per ha, surging by 1.9% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 36% against the previous year. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in Iran; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were exported from Iran; declining by -2% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 734%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 452% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Iran, with a combined 90% share of total exports. Russia and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +121.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Russia ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +119.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 1.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Oman (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) imported into Iran soared to X kg, growing by 17% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 230% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Iran, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Oman (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to -20.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (+2.4% per year) and Brazil (-16.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Iran were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Oman ($X) and Brazil ($X).

Brazil, with a CAGR of -6.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 43%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 Oman ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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