Israel: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Israel

The Israeli pumpkin market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Israel

In value terms, pumpkin production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Israel declined to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by -6.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in Israel; growing by 22% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) exported from Israel plummeted to X tons, which is down by -36% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 169%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 182%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Israel.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cyprus (with a CAGR of +22.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Cyprus ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Israel worldwide.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 50% against the previous year. 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 lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Israel

Pumpkin imports into Israel soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 44% on 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 112%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of pumpkin to Israel, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +83.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-0.9% per year) and Jordan (-10.6% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Israel, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 3.9% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +86.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+2.1% per year) and Jordan (-9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2014 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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