Malaysia: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian pumpkin market declined slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Malaysia

In value terms, pumpkin production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 83%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Malaysia soared to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by 58% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 113%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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, the harvested area of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Malaysia dropped modestly to X ha, reducing by -2.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) exported from Malaysia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 85% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 318% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 375%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Malaysia, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brunei Darussalam (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore stood at -2.7%.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Malaysia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brunei Darussalam ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore stood at -1.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+1.0%).

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by 0.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 331% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 267%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Malaysia, together accounting for 59% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +41.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Malaysia were China ($X), Singapore ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports. Australia, Bangladesh, Thailand and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +29.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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