Netherlands: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch pumpkin market increased by 7.2% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pumpkin Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, pumpkin production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 -0.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the Netherlands surged to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 50% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a deep slump. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in the Netherlands; with a decrease of -36.4% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 268%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -3.7% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+2.1% per year) and Sweden (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-10.3% per year) and Belgium (-2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 the UK (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -2.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +92.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 29%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to the Netherlands, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+51.1% per year) and South Africa (+20.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to the Netherlands, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+53.3% per year) and Germany (+11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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