South-Eastern Asia: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian pumpkin market rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, pumpkin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Indonesia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pumpkin production, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, pumpkin production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Philippines (X tons), twofold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Indonesia stood at +2.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Philippines (-1.6% per year) and Thailand (-3.3% per year).

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in South-Eastern Asia was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 2016 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin yield remained 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 South-Eastern Asia reached X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 1.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

Pumpkin exports totaled X tons in 2022, increasing by 12% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 236% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 240%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons) was the largest exporter of pumpkin (squash and gourds), comprising 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Myanmar (X tons), mixing up a 31% share of total exports. The following exporters - Vietnam (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - together made up 5.9% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +117.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest pumpkin supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Myanmar ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an 11% share.

In Malaysia, pumpkin exports declined by an average annual rate of -1.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Myanmar (+79.3% per year) and Vietnam (+7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -6.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Singapore dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 89% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), making up a 6.3% share of total imports. Brunei Darussalam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of pumpkin (squash and gourds). At the same time, Malaysia (+11.7%) and Brunei Darussalam (+10.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012-2022. Malaysia (+4 p.p.) and Brunei Darussalam (+2.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Singapore saw its share reduced by -7.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pumpkin (squash and gourds) in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Singapore totaled +3.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+18.6% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 13%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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