Haiti: Pumpkin Market 2020

Pumpkin Market Size in Haiti

The revenue of the pumpkin market in Haiti amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pumpkin consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Haiti pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Haiti

In value terms, pumpkin production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, pumpkin production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pumpkin production attained its peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2018, pumpkin production growth remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Haiti stood at X kg per ha in 2018, surging 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. 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 Haiti; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin harvested area continues to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the pumpkin harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Haiti

In 2018, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) exported from Haiti amounted to X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, pumpkin exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, pumpkin exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of pumpkin exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, pumpkin exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pumpkin exports reached their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of pumpkin exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in 2018. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), achieving 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 Haiti were Mexico ($X), Spain ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Mexico experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The pumpkin export price in Haiti stood at $X per ton in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pumpkin export price continues to indicate a measured setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) remained at a lower figure.

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 into Haiti

In 2018, the imports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) into Haiti stood at X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pumpkin imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Haiti imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, pumpkin imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, pumpkin imports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pumpkin imports reached their peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of pumpkin imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%), the UK (X%), Japan (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.), France (+X p.p.), the UK (+X p.p.) and Russia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Japan (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the U.S., pumpkin imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pumpkin import price in Haiti amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pumpkin import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for pumpkin (squash and gourds) remained at a lower figure.

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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