Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Australia and New Zealand showed considerable variation, moving from 148 thousand tons to 212 thousand tons. The period was marked by a significant contraction through 2020, followed by a sharp expansion in 2021, a partial correction in 2022, and a final rise to a new peak in 2023.

The market's lowest point was 134 thousand tons in 2020, constrained by high export volumes nearing 100 thousand tons. The subsequent surge to 209 thousand tons in 2021 was primarily due to a substantial increase in domestic production to 293 thousand tons, combined with a reduction in exports. The market volume then stabilized at a lower level in 2022 before recovering strongly in 2023, aided by a dramatic fall in exports to just 36.5 thousand tons which offset a more modest production level.

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

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

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

Production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in Australia and New Zealand has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 293.2 thousand tonnes, marking a 27.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 27.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 223.6 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 2.7%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year downturn, the value of pumpkins, squash, and gourds production in Australia and New Zealand rebounded. In 2021, production was valued at 179.9 million US dollars, a sharp 57.3% rise from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, the value increased by 52.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 114.4 million US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 at 3.2%.

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

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Australia and New Zealand

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After two years of growth, the volume of pumpkins, squash, and gourds exports from Australia and New Zealand fell. In 2021, exports totaled 84 218 tonnes, down 13.5% from 2020. The peak was in 2020 at 97 389 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Japan and South Korea together accounted for 87.9% of Australia and New Zealand's total exports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds by volume, with the remaining share distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of pumpkins, squash, and gourds exports from Australia and New Zealand has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 51 681 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 7.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 20.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Japan and South Korea were the primary buyers of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Australia and New Zealand, jointly representing 81.1% of total export value, while other countries made up the fragmented remainder.

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

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

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Australia and New Zealand

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The import market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports fluctuated significantly, with a 5.9-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2021. In 2021, imports totaled 306 tonnes, a 25.4% decrease from the previous year. The highest volume was in 2019 at 1 815 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 90.1%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 77.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Tonga (47.2% of import volume), New Caledonia (23.2% of import volume), and Bangladesh (0.7% of import volume) were the top sources for imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds into Australia and New Zealand, together accounting for 71.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports varied by 3.8 times from the high in 2019 to the low in 2020. In 2021, imports amounted to 1 634 thousand US dollars, a steep 242.9% increase year-over-year. The lowest value was in 2020 at 477 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 815 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 73.7% occurring in 2020.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Tonga (33.9% of import value), New Caledonia (12.8% of import value), and Bangladesh (1.0% of import value) formed the main group of sources for imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds into Australia and New Zealand, with a combined share of 47.7% of total import flows.

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

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