Saudi Arabia: Pumpkin Market Overview 2020

Pumpkin Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The revenue of the pumpkin market in Saudi Arabia amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the pumpkin market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Pumpkin Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, pumpkin production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Pumpkin production peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Saudi Arabia stood at X kg per ha in 2018, going up 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Pumpkin yield peaked 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.

Pumpkin harvested area in Saudi Arabia amounted to X ha in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pumpkin harvested area continues to indicate a slight drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 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 failed to regain its momentum.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported into Saudi Arabia; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, pumpkin imports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pumpkin imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pumpkin imports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform