Jordan: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian pumpkin market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, rising by 8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Jordan

In value terms, pumpkin production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Jordan rose notably to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 5.8% on the year before. In general, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin yield decreased by -5.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin 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 Jordan; dropping by -3.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 27%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) exported from Jordan surged to X tons, jumping by 29% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 411% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 569% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Jordan, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +111.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Jordan worldwide, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +125.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Palestine (X tons) was the main pumpkin supplier to Jordan, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Palestine totaled +24.6%.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Jordan, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Palestine amounted to +18.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Palestine totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine (-5.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform