Nigeria: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien pumpkin market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -39.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a deep downturn. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Nigeria

In value terms, pumpkin production contracted dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 150,800% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Nigeria was estimated at less than X kg per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded 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 total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in Nigeria totaled less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Nigeria

Pumpkin exports from Nigeria fell slightly to X tons in 2022, waning by -3.2% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 393%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 297%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger (X kg), the UK (X kg) and Ireland (X kg) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Nigeria, with a combined 73% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +60.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Nigeria, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+45.9% per year) and Niger (+28.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 161%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Niger (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) imported into Nigeria dropped notably to X tons, reducing by -27.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 324%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 147%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Nigeria, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Luxembourg (X kg), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+5.9% per year) and Luxembourg (+11.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Nigeria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -19.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+3.8% per year) and Luxembourg (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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