Luxembourg: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Luxembourg

For the sixth year in a row, the Luxembourg pumpkin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.1% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Pumpkin consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Pumpkin Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, pumpkin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 28%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Luxembourg shrank to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -11.7% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, the pumpkin harvested area in Luxembourg stood at X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 100%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) exported from Luxembourg declined to X tons, with a decrease of -8.6% against 2021. In general, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +33.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+5.4% per year) and Germany (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Luxembourg worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +4.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 France (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported into Luxembourg; declining by -7.3% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 79%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Luxembourg, together accounting for 77% of total imports. Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Morocco and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) were the largest pumpkin suppliers to Luxembourg, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +13.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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