Saudi Arabia: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Saudi Arabia

After two years of decline, the Saudi pumpkin market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, pumpkin production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Saudi Arabia totaled X tons per ha, flattening at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pumpkin harvested area in Saudi Arabia declined to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were exported from Saudi Arabia; waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait amounted to X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, pumpkin export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (X%).

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2019, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported into Saudi Arabia; almost unchanged from 2018. In general, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pumpkin imports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), India (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), South Africa ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the largest pumpkin suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2019, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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