Central African Republic: Pumpkin Market 2020

Pumpkin Market Size in Central African Republic

The revenue of the pumpkin market in Central African Republic amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, pumpkin consumption continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin market reached its maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Central African Republic

In value terms, pumpkin production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, pumpkin production continues to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Central African Republic pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Central African Republic totaled X kg per X ha in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. The global pumpkin yield peaked at X kg per X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, 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.

Pumpkin harvested area in Central African Republic amounted to X ha in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pumpkin harvested area continues to indicate a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the pumpkin harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Central African Republic

In 2018, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were exported from Central African Republic; coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Central African Republic exports peaked at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pumpkin exports, however, continue to indicate a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports attained their maximum at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the largest exporters of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in 2018, amounting to near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), China (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Italy (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin markets from Central African Republic were Mexico ($X), Spain ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Mexico recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pumpkin export price in Central African Republic amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the pumpkin export price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Central African Republic export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports by Country

The U.S. was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. France (X tons) held an X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (X%), the UK (X%), Japan (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Russia (+X%), Germany (+X%), Canada (+X%), the UK (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), France (+X%), Singapore (+X%) and Italy (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Japan (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.), France (+X p.p.), the UK (+X p.p.) and Russia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Japan (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Central African Republic, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The pumpkin import price in Central African Republic stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at the previous year. In general, the pumpkin import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the import prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform