CIS: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in CIS

The CIS pumpkin market reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in CIS

In value terms, pumpkin production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pumpkin production, accounting for X% of total volume. It was followed by Moldova (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Russia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Moldova (X% per year) and Azerbaijan (X% per year).

The average pumpkin yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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.

The pumpkin harvested area fell slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in CIS

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together constituting X% of total exports. Moldova (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Belarus (X%). The following exporters - Kazakhstan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Moldova ($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 CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported in the CIS; dropping by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Russia prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Moldova (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Moldova (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with a X% share.

In Russia, pumpkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Moldova (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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