Greece: Pumpkin Market Overview 2021

Pumpkin Market Size in Greece

In 2019, after three years of decline, there was decline in the Greek pumpkin market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption faced a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Greece

In value terms, pumpkin production fell to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, the average pumpkin yield in Greece fell remarkably to X tonnes per ha, reducing by -X% on 2018. In general, the yield, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2018, and then fell significantly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the pumpkin harvested area in Greece rose notably to X ha, increasing by X% compared with 2018 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, pumpkin harvested area decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2019, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Greece

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports dropped notably to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Greece, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tonnes), threefold. Italy (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pumpkin exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Greece

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pumpkin consumption in 2019 were China (8.3M tonnes), India (5.7M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.5M tonnes), with a combined 54% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pumpkin production in 2019 were China (8.3M tonnes), India (5.7M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.5M tonnes), together accounting for 55% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Greece?

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In value terms, Turkey ($1.8M) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Greece, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($155K), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.5% share.

What are the leading importers of pumpkin (squash and gourds) from Greece?

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In value terms, the UK ($1.5M) emerged as the key foreign market for pumpkin exports from Greece, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($333K), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 7.2% share.

What is the average export price for pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Greece?

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The average pumpkin export price stood at $548 per tonne in 2019, surging by 6.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Greece?

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In 2019, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $949 per tonne, growing by 10% against the previous year.