Thailand: Pumpkin Market Overview 2021

Pumpkin Market Size in Thailand

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Thai pumpkin market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, consumption showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Thailand

In value terms, pumpkin production shrank to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Thailand was estimated at X tonnes per ha in 2019, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, 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.

The pumpkin harvested area in Thailand reduced to X ha in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 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 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2019, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports rose modestly to $X in 2019. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tonnes), Singapore (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Thailand, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Germany, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Singapore ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Thailand worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Norway saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2019, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) imported into Thailand surged to X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pumpkin imports expanded to $X in 2019. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Myanmar (X tonnes) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Thailand, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tonnes), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Myanmar stood at +X%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Thailand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Myanmar amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Myanmar amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the world?

+

The countries with the highest volumes of pumpkin consumption in 2019 were China (8.3M tonnes), India (5.7M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.5M tonnes), with a combined 54% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the world?

+

The countries with the highest volumes of pumpkin production in 2019 were China (8.3M tonnes), India (5.7M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.5M tonnes), with a combined 55% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Thailand?

+

In value terms, Myanmar ($31K) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Thailand, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($15K), with a 31% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of pumpkin (squash and gourds) from Thailand?

+

In value terms, the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Thailand were Norway ($571K), Singapore ($480K) and Germany ($241K), together accounting for 81% of total exports.

What is the average export price for pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Thailand?

+

The average pumpkin export price stood at $994 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -3.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Thailand?

+

In 2019, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $634 per tonne, declining by -44.7% against the previous year.