Spain: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Spain

The Spanish pumpkin market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 37% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +43.2% against 2019 indices. Pumpkin consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Pumpkin Production in Spain

In value terms, pumpkin production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Spain totaled X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 2.3% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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, the total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in Spain fell modestly to X ha, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin harvested area increased by +7.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 20%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -22.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +83.2% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Spain, together accounting for 64% of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Austria and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for 66% of total exports. The UK, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +17.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Austria (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -15.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -16.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Spain, together comprising 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Portugal ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest pumpkin suppliers to Spain, together comprising 79% of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +30.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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