Kenya: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Kenya

After two years of decline, the Kenyan pumpkin market increased by 392% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild downturn. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Kenya

In value terms, pumpkin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 13,627,900% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Kenya was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Kenya totaled less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Kenya

Pumpkin exports from Kenya reduced remarkably to X tons in 2022, declining by -20.3% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 172% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 221%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Kenya, together accounting for 74% of total exports. The Netherlands, Qatar, Ireland, Germany, the UK and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Kenya, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway stood at +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+0.6% per year) and Germany (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 1,095%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 1,014%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X tons) was the main pumpkin supplier to Kenya, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uganda stood at +46.9%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Kenya, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uganda stood at +42.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (-2.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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