Ireland: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Ireland

The Irish pumpkin market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 540% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pumpkin Production in Ireland

In value terms, pumpkin production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 157%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Ireland skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 41% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, the total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in Ireland declined significantly to X ha, waning by -30% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 150% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell notably in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the fifth consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds), which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 422%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +38.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +46.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 120% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +16.3% per year.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pumpkin imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Ireland, together comprising 79% of total imports. The Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +10.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Ireland were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 80% of total imports. The Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +15.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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