Romania: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Romania

The Romanian pumpkin market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Romania

In value terms, pumpkin production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Romania shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -6.2% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period 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 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in Romania surged to X ha, with an increase of 18% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) exported from Romania skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,050%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pumpkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 934% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Romania, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +149.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (0.0% per year) and Hungary (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Romania, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland stood at +161.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+4.2% per year) and Ukraine (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 86%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Spain (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -5.7% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Romania, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +12.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+50.1% per year) and Spain (+21.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Romania, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+60.8% per year) and Spain (+20.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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