Southern Asia: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian pumpkin market reached $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, pumpkin production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pumpkin production was India (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pumpkin production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in India was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

The average pumpkin yield reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in Southern Asia; standing approx. at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Pumpkin Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

After ten years of growth, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 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 shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

India represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Pakistan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pumpkin exports from India stood at X%. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) and Bangladesh (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India and Pakistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest pumpkin supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In India, pumpkin exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, pumpkin imports in Southern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pumpkin imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Maldives was the largest importer of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Afghanistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Bhutan (X%). Nepal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Maldives ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and Nepal ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Maldives, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Nepal ($X per ton), while Maldives ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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