Poland: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Poland

The Polish pumpkin market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Poland

In value terms, pumpkin production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 182% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Poland dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year. 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 Poland declined to X ha, falling by -11.2% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 127%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by -1.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Poland, together accounting for 48% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +65.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Poland, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+65.6% per year) and Slovakia (+30.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the UK (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -6.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Poland, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+25.3% per year) and Italy (+15.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Poland, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +14.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+29.0% per year) and Turkey (+69.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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