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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Australia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Australia showed significant growth in value from 2018 to 2023, increasing from 95.6 million US dollars to 167.6 million US dollars. This overall expansion of approximately 75% occurred alongside notable annual fluctuations, with a period of initial stability followed by rapid changes.

A major surge lifted the market value by over 58% in 2021 to a peak of 168.4 million US dollars. After a contraction of about 10% in 2022, the market recovered in 2023, reaching 167.6 million US dollars and nearly matching the previous high. Domestic production mirrored this pattern, rising from 97.9 million US dollars to 170.9 million US dollars over the same period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 87.0 K t, then peaked in 2021 at 157.4 K t—a 1.8-fold difference. In 2021, Australia produced 157.4 K t of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, marking a 73.1% year-over-year increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	4.5%	73.1%	19.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Pumpkins, squash, and gourds production in Australia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 171.8 M $ US, which is 56.1% above the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 75.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 97.8 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred that same year at 0.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	12.5%	56.1%	20.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Australia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, exported volumes of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Australia declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 3 079 t, representing a 7.5% drop from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 37.2%, equating to an 11.1% annualized rate. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 327 t, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 37.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.9%	7.6%	(7.5%)	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore remained the dominant partner for exports in kind of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Australia, accounting for 79.4% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year gain, Australia's pumpkins, squash, and gourds export volume declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 3 361 K $ US, representing a 16.5% decline compared to the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, exports increased by 41.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 027 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 46.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46.7%	15.8%	(16.5%)	12.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, exports in value terms of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Australia were largely concentrated on Singapore, which accounted for 70.5% of total flows; other countries together formed the residual share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's volume of pumpkins, squash, and gourds imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Australia imported a total of 12 t, marking a sharp increase of 83.7% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, imports surged by 975.1%, equating to a 120.7% annualized rate.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	485.3%	83.7%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, imports in kind of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Australia were almost completely tied to Bangladesh, whose share amounted to 96.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Australia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 28 K $ US, equivalent to a sudden increase of 29.0% year-over-year. Over the period 2018-2020, imports rose by 859.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 112.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	643.8%	29.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Bangladesh dominated the partner structure for imports in value terms, with a share of 88.8% of total flows; other markets had comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io