Sri Lanka: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan pumpkin market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted tangible growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, pumpkin production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Sri Lanka totaled X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 2.3% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Sri Lanka reduced rapidly to X ha, with a decrease of -15.4% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 121%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 117%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Sri Lanka, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Maldives (with a CAGR of +53.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Sri Lanka were Maldives ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 99% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Maldives, with a CAGR of +45.2%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Qatar (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by 24% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 997%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 862%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X tons) was the main pumpkin supplier to Sri Lanka, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Singapore amounted to +11.2%.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Sri Lanka.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Singapore stood at +12.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +194.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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