Turkey: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish pumpkin market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Turkey

In value terms, pumpkin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Turkey reached X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

The pumpkin harvested area in Turkey totaled X ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 harvested area increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X tons), fivefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Moldova (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Romania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), twofold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Romania totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X), Russia ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest pumpkin suppliers to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belarus, Germany and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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