Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for fresh pumpkins, squash and gourds in Argentina declined from 261.4 thousand tonnes to 252.7 thousand tonnes. The drop in 2020 was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted transportation logistics and temporarily reduced domestic consumption.

The market recovered to 260.3 thousand tonnes in 2021, supported by a growing consumer preference for locally sourced produce, known as the 'Km 0' trend. However, in 2022, volume fell again to 256.1 thousand tonnes due to adverse climate variability and a reduction in cultivated hectares, which lowered per capita consumption.

In 2023, the market volume rose slightly to 259.3 thousand tonnes, reflecting a stabilization after the previous year's climate-related setbacks. Throughout the period, regulatory developments such as the front-of-pack labeling law and enhanced traceability requirements for fresh vegetables introduced additional framework conditions for the sector.

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina maintained the 21st position globally in terms of pumpkin, squash, and gourd production volume.

Top producers of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2017-2020

World map of production of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2017-2020

Argentina's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 257.8 thousand tonnes, which was virtually unchanged from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production decreased by 2.1%, translating to an annualized decline of 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2 940 tonnes, then peaked in 2017 with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports amounted to 7 790 tonnes, marking a 165.0% increase year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 58.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and the United Kingdom formed the core group of markets for Argentina's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 39.1% of exports, Italy for 17.5%, and the United Kingdom for 14.9%, together representing 71.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Argentina's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports in value terms increased in 2020, totaling 1 759 thousand US dollars, up 36.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 58.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 287 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 55.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for Argentina's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports in value terms. The Netherlands held a 45.7% share, Italy 18.6%, and the United Kingdom 17.8%, collectively accounting for 82.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 1 527 tonnes, then peaked in 2018 at 3 847 tonnes, showing a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina imported 2 739 tonnes of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, a 79.3% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 60.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in volume terms were sourced entirely from Brazil, which accounted for 100.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 133 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2020 at 1 659 thousand US dollars, showing a 12.5-fold difference. In 2020, imports rose by 1 149.8% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 68.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in value terms were almost entirely directed towards Brazil, which accounted for 100.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020