Dominica: Pumpkin Market 2020

Pumpkin Market Size in Dominica

The revenue of the pumpkin market in Dominica amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pumpkin consumption continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Dominica pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Dominica

In value terms, pumpkin production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, pumpkin production continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Dominica pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Dominica amounted to X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the pumpkin yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield attained its peak figure level at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in Dominica; approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Dominica

In 2018, approx. X kg of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were exported from Dominica; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pumpkin exports continue to indicate a deep decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Dominica exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the largest exporters of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in 2018, reaching 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) held a little 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 Dominica were Mexico ($X), Spain ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Mexico experienced 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

The pumpkin export price in Dominica stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the pumpkin export price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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. represented the key importer of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. France (X tons) occupied 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%). The following importers - Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up X% 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. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S., Germany, France, the UK and Russia increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Japan (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Dominica, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($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

In 2018, the pumpkin import price in Dominica amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the pumpkin import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

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.

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