Austria: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Austria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Austrian pumpkin market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2012 indices. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Pumpkin Production in Austria

In value terms, pumpkin production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Austria stood at X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Austria; approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Austria

For the fifth consecutive year, Austria recorded growth in shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Austria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovenia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

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