SADC: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in SADC

The SADC pumpkin market expanded to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in SADC

In value terms, pumpkin production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Malawi (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in SADC reached X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in SADC reached X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in SADC

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 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 fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Namibia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest pumpkin supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports fell to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the key importer of pumpkin (squash and gourds), mixing up X% of total imports. Swaziland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Botswana (X%), Namibia (X%) and Lesotho (X%). The following importers - Zambia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Swaziland (X%), Botswana (X%), Zambia (X%), Namibia (X%) and Lesotho (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Botswana (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.) and Mauritius (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Lesotho and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Botswana ($X) and Namibia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Swaziland, Lesotho, Mauritius and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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