Sweden: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Sweden

For the ninth consecutive year, the Swedish pumpkin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 4.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a resilient expansion. Pumpkin consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pumpkin Production in Sweden

In value terms, pumpkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 59%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Sweden declined to X tons per ha, waning by -6.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 29% 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 contracted 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 Sweden fell modestly to X ha, reducing by -3.1% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by -66.5% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 203% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Sweden, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +62.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Sweden were Denmark ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 80% share of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +60.0%, recorded 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

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -10.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 49%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Spain (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, overseas purchases of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -11.9% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Sweden, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Sweden were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +25.5%, recorded 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

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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