Greece: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Greece

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Greek pumpkin market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption posted a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Greece

In value terms, pumpkin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Greece reduced slightly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Greece was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Greece

Pumpkin exports from Greece reduced notably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Greece, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Cyprus (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Cyprus (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Cyprus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) 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, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Albania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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