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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Chile

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh pumpkins, squash and gourds in Chile registered 124.3 thousand tons in 2018, then declined to 116.9 thousand tons the following year. A significant recovery followed in 2020, with market volume expanding to 131.7 thousand tons.

A sustained growth phase began in 2021, driven by the launch of new seed varieties designed to improve crop yields and by government subsidies supporting agricultural production. This was reinforced by a continued increase in the area dedicated to fresh vegetables and a strategic focus on production for the fresh market, leading the market to reach 148.1 thousand tons by 2023.

The established trend of rising production and consumption of fresh vegetables, including pumpkins and squash, continued into 2024, supported by ongoing cultivation area expansion and a consumer shift towards fresh, minimally processed produce.

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 kind
    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 Chile
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 Chile

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

Chile's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 131.3 thousand tons, marking a moderate increase of 6.2% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 11.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 111.1 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 5.4%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the biggest increase at 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.4%)	11.2%	6.2%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Chile

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Import levels varied dramatically, with a 25-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Chile's cross-border shipments of pumpkins, squash, and gourds totaled 105 tons, representing a steep decline of 95.9% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2,598 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 867.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	867.0%	(95.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export partner base for pumpkins, squash, and gourds was extremely narrow, with the United States accounting for 98.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. Import levels fluctuated widely, with a 17-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Chile's cross-border shipments of pumpkins, squash, and gourds amounted to 71 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp decrease of 94.1% from 2019. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 1,212 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 721.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	721.7%	(94.1%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States served as the primary destination for Chile's pumpkins, squash, and gourds, consistently absorbing 98.5% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Chile

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Chile imported a total of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, showing an increase of 52.4% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 77%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 21.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.7%	(1.4%)	52.4%	21.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Peru was the key and nearly exclusive source for Chile's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in kind, accounting for 99.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Chile's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 1,424 thousand US dollars, which is 56.5% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 86.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 23.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.3%	1.5%	56.5%	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Chile's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds were heavily oriented towards Peru, whose share in total imports in value terms reached 98.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io