Southern Asia: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian pumpkin market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, pumpkin production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pumpkin production, accounting for 80% of total volume. Moreover, pumpkin production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Pakistan (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

In India, pumpkin production increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (+7.0% per year) and Pakistan (+5.0% per year).

The average pumpkin yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2.1%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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.

The pumpkin harvested area dropped modestly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 5.8%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -21.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 440% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 212%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

India was the main exporter of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 74% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), committing a 21% share of total exports. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin exports from India stood at +27.8%. At the same time, Pakistan (+91.1%) and Bangladesh (+29.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +91.1% from 2012-2022. While the share of India (+74 p.p.) and Pakistan (+3.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Bangladesh (-31.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin supplying countries in Southern Asia were India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +102.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+16.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported in Southern Asia; reducing by -9.7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 140%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Maldives (X tons) and Bhutan (X tons) were the main importers of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in 2022, accounting for near 42% and 29% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Nepal (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), together making up a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Bhutan (with a CAGR of +53.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin importing markets in Southern Asia were Maldives ($X), Bhutan ($X) and Nepal ($X), together accounting for 85% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bhutan, with a CAGR of +44.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nepal ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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