United Kingdom: Pumpkin Market Overview 2021

Pumpkin Market Size in the UK

The UK pumpkin market contracted rapidly to $X in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports shrank notably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Poland, Spain and Italy, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for pumpkin exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Poland and Italy, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Spain (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Spain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into the UK

Pumpkin imports into the UK shrank notably to X tonnes in 2019, with a decrease of -X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2018, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports shrank sharply to $X in 2019. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to the UK, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Africa (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+X% per year) and South Africa (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Portugal (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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The countries with the highest volumes of pumpkin consumption in 2019 were China (8.4M tonnes), India (5.7M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.3M tonnes), with a combined 54% share of global consumption.

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

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The countries with the highest volumes of pumpkin production in 2019 were China (8.4M tonnes), India (5.8M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.3M tonnes), with a combined 54% share of global production.

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

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In value terms, Spain ($40M) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to the UK, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($8.8M), with a 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 7% share.

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

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In value terms, Ireland ($855K), France ($444K) and the Netherlands ($199K) were the largest markets for pumpkin exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 80% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Poland and Italy, which together accounted for a further 16%.

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

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The average pumpkin export price stood at $1,461 per tonne in 2019, jumping by 16% against the previous year.

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

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The average pumpkin import price stood at $997 per tonne in 2019, growing by 4.5% against the previous year.