Greece: Pumpkin Market Overview 2020

Pumpkin Market Size in Greece

The revenue of the pumpkin market in Greece amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pumpkin consumption continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Greece

In value terms, pumpkin production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, pumpkin production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Greece totaled X kg per ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Greece stood at X ha, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pumpkin harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained its peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2018, the pumpkin exports from Greece stood at X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, pumpkin exports, however, continue to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pumpkin exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of pumpkin exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pumpkin exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Greece, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Romania, Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and Bulgaria (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per tonne, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin export price continues to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2018, the pumpkin imports into Greece stood at X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, pumpkin imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pumpkin imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier 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. Spain (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, 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

In 2018, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per tonne, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pumpkin import price continues to indicate a moderate downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform