Saudi Arabia: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi pumpkin market declined modestly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, pumpkin production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 51%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Saudi Arabia fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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 harvested area of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Saudi Arabia contracted modestly to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 21%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -19.6% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 1,192%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 672% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Iceland (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 100% share 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +1,027.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Iceland ($X) and Bahrain ($X) were the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +788.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, picking up by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin export price decreased by -9.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Kuwait (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2019, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported into Saudi Arabia; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 119%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin imports stood at $X in 2019. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), India (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), South Africa ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) appeared to be the largest pumpkin suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +21.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 118%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2019, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+27.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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