Kuwait: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, the Kuwaiti pumpkin market decreased by -3.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Kuwait

In value terms, pumpkin production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 37%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Kuwait declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by -1.5% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 63%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin yield remained 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 harvested area of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Kuwait dropped modestly to X ha, waning by -2.5% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 37%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The smallest decline of -84.5% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The smallest decline of -80.9% was in 2015. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Kuwait, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 23%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (-4.7%).

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by -4.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 176%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 154%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Kuwait, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sri Lanka (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iran (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +66.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+78.0% per year) and Iran (+11.4% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Kuwait, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +61.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+76.3% per year) and Oman (+48.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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