Central Asia: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian pumpkin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Central Asia

In value terms, pumpkin production shrank dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest pumpkin producing country in Central Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pumpkin production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Uzbekistan stood at X%.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Central Asia fell to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin yield remained 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in Central Asia; approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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Pumpkin Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin supplying countries in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importer of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Mongolia (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mongolia (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mongolia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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