Slovakia: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak pumpkin market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Pumpkin Production in Slovakia

In value terms, pumpkin production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Slovakia fell notably to X kg per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 pumpkin harvested area in Slovakia expanded slightly to X ha, surging by X% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Slovakia, together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, Malta and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest pumpkin suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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