Switzerland: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Switzerland

For the fourth year in a row, the Swiss pumpkin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 72% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pumpkin Production in Switzerland

In value terms, pumpkin production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 157% against the previous year. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Switzerland fell to X tons per ha, shrinking by -9.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin yield increased by +11.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin 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, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in Switzerland; growing by 1.9% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -75.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 63,712% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 26,200% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +25.5%).

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Switzerland, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 238% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+5.0%).

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by 196% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Switzerland, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +65.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+24.0% per year) and Portugal (+42.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Switzerland, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +74.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+36.0% per year) and France (-6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 78% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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