Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Austrian market for fresh pumpkins, squash, and gourds held steady at around 42 000 to 43 000 tons annually. The year 2020 saw consumer preference for regional produce strengthen, which helped maintain volume and pushed market value up by 15.5% to 67.3 million dollars amid the pandemic.

Market volume grew to 44 554 tons in 2021, followed by a modest increase to 44 872 tons in 2022. During 2022, food inflation averaging 11% and shifts in post‑COVID shopping habits drove prices higher, raising the market’s value to 79.2 million dollars. Domestic production remained the dominant source of seasonal supply.

Volume retreated to 43 658 tons in 2023, though value edged up to 80.6 million dollars. By 2024, the appearance of seasonal pumpkin‑based products such as spiced syrups and latte mixes pointed to an expansion of the category beyond fresh consumption.

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Austria

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

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

Austria's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 26 850 tons, marking a 1.0% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 7.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 27 130 tons, with the most significant year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Austria's pumpkin, squash, and gourd output reached 40 876 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 16.3% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 2.8%, averaging 0.9% growth per year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 35 140 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 41 367 thousand US dollars. The most notable decline took place in 2019, with a drop of 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Austria

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Austria's exports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volumes reached 2 010 tons, representing a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 64.5%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 18.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for Austria's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports by volume were Slovenia, accounting for 44.2% of exports, Germany at 15.0%, and Italy with 10.4%. Together, these three countries made up 69.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's cross-border shipments of pumpkins, squash, and gourds have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 3 060 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant gain of 22.4% over 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 57.8%, averaging 16.4% per year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for Austria's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports by value were Slovenia, with a 43.4% share, Germany at 17.6%, and Italy contributing 10.7%. Combined, these three markets represented 71.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Austria

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Austria's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 18 270 tons, indicating a modest uptick of 1.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes increased by 18.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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During the 2017–2020 period, Spain, Italy, and Germany were consistently the main sources for Austria's pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports by volume. Spain accounted for 40.2% of imports, Italy for 36.1%, and Germany for 6.5%, together making up 82.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 29 443 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 15.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 24.9%, averaging 7.7% growth per year.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Italy, Spain, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Austria's pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports by value. Italy led with 40.3%, followed by Spain at 38.8%, and Germany with 6.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.9% of total import value.

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

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