Uruguay: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan pumpkin market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Uruguay

In value terms, pumpkin production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 41%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Uruguay dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 in Uruguay amounted to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 43%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were exported from Uruguay; which is down by -9.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 123%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Uruguay, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X tons), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to +16.1%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Uruguay, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +16.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 40%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Uruguay

Pumpkin imports into Uruguay skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 63% compared with 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 902%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 896% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +43.1%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest pumpkin suppliers to Uruguay.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +47.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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