Earlier Report Observations
The market for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Bhutan grew substantially from 4 083 t in 2018 to a peak of 8 178 t in 2020.
Following this high, the market volume contracted over the next two years, falling to 5 362 t in 2022, before a partial recovery to 5 832 t in 2023.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Bhutan
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Bhutan
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Bhutan
In kind, 2018-2021, t
Top producers of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2018-2021
World map of production of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2018-2021
Bhutan's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds declined after two years of growth. In 2021, production fell to 5 695 tonnes, marking a 28.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 47.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 7 918 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 56.2%.
Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 56.2% | 31.0% | (28.1%) | 13.7% |
Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Bhutan
Exports in kind, t
The export market for pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Bhutan showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 0.2 tonnes, representing a 68.3% decline from 2019. They peaked in 2019 at 0.6 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 140.0%. The difference between the peak and low points was 3.2-fold.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 140.0% | (68.3%) | n/a | - |
From 2018 to 2021, India was the exclusive buyer of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Bhutan, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021
Exports in value, K $ US
Bhutan's exports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in value terms grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 0.2 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 292.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports rose by 365.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 67.0%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 18.6% | 292.5% | n/a | - |
Between 2018 and 2021, the export market in value terms was highly concentrated, with India responsible for 100.0% of total exports.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2021
Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Bhutan
Imports in kind, t
Bhutan's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 758.5 tonnes, up by 190.9% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 255.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 52.7%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 1.9% | 20.0% | 190.9% | 52.7% |
Throughout 2018-2021, India was the dominant and nearly sole source for imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Bhutan in volume, holding a 100.0% share.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021
Imports in value, K $ US
Bhutan's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in value terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to [value_last_year] thousand US dollars, representing a 434.6% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports surged by 631.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 94.1%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 8.1% | 26.7% | 434.6% | 94.1% |
From 2018 to 2021, India played a dominant role in Bhutan's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in value terms, consistently accounting for 99.9% of total flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2021
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