Northern America: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Northern America

The North American pumpkin market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 1.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.8% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Northern America

In value terms, pumpkin production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 -3.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 29%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The country with the largest volume of pumpkin production was the United States (X tons), comprising approx. 88% of total volume. Moreover, pumpkin production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), sevenfold.

In the United States, pumpkin production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Northern America contracted modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.7% against 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 28%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood 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 Northern America shrank slightly to X ha, with a decrease of -2.7% on 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, exports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Northern America dropped slightly to X tons, waning by -3.1% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 2015 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 2020 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons) represented the largest exporter of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Northern America, mixing up 99.9% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +12.0%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest pumpkin supplier in Northern America, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

In the United States, pumpkin exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.1%).

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -7.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -8.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 2013 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 91% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 9.3% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pumpkin (squash and gourds) imports, with a CAGR of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United States (+2.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Canada (-2.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Northern America, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +4.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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