Portugal: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese pumpkin market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed significant growth. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Portugal

In value terms, pumpkin production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 264%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Portugal shrank modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin 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 Portugal; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 170%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Portugal, together accounting for 71% of total exports. France, Italy, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +115.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Portugal worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports. France, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +100.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) imported into Portugal fell to X tons, reducing by -8.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 75%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of pumpkin to Portugal, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+17.3% per year) and Germany (+127.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Portugal, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+20.5% per year) and Germany (+92.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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