Belgium: Pumpkin Market 2023

Pumpkin Market Size in Belgium

After two years of growth, the Belgian pumpkin market decreased by -5.4% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed noticeable growth. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Pumpkin Production in Belgium

In value terms, pumpkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 262% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level 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 Belgium amounted to X tons per ha, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 105%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 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 Belgium; with a decrease of -3.9% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were exported from Belgium; rising by 9.2% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Belgium, together accounting for 81% of total exports. The UK and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 75% of total exports. Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +2.6%, 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

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Belgium

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -14.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Belgium, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-4.6% per year) and France (-7.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Belgium, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-5.0% per year) and France (-8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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