Earlier Report Observations
The market for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Côte d'Ivoire began the period at 19 260 t in 2018, supported by government policies promoting the development of vegetable crops, including squash, which reduced reliance on imports. The following year, market volume remained stable at 19 257 t.
From 2020 to 2022, the market experienced gradual growth, reaching 19 597 t by 2022. A key driver in 2022 was the launch of a fruit and vegetable processing unit in N’douci, which enhanced local production and industrial processing, contributing to market expansion.
In 2023, the market volume increased significantly by 2.8% to 20 153 t, continuing the upward trend observed in previous years.
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, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 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 Côte d'Ivoire
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire 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 Côte d'Ivoire
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (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, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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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 Côte d'Ivoire
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Top producers of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2017-2020
World map of production of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2017-2020
In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire produced 19 315 tonnes of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, showing no significant change from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 19 255 tonnes, which also marked the largest decline of 0.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (0.0%) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In value, 2017-2020, K $ US
In 2020, the output of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in Côte d'Ivoire was valued at 30 612 thousand US dollars, down by 11.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 29 191 thousand US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 34 697 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 14.7% was in 2018, and the largest increase of 18.9% was in 2019.
Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (14.7%) | 18.9% | (11.8%) | (3.6%) |
Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Côte d'Ivoire
Exports in kind, kg
The market showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 256 kg, while the highest was in 2019 at 6 225 kg, representing a 24-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Côte d'Ivoire reached 687 kg, down by 89.0% compared to 2019. The largest increase of 2,331.6% was recorded in 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (25.4%) | 2 331.6% | (89.0%) | 26.1% |
From 2017 to 2020, France was the almost exclusive buyer of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Côte d'Ivoire, accounting for 90.3% of total exports in kind.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, $ US
The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 388 US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 11 215 US dollars, a 29-fold difference. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire's exports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds amounted to 1 089 US dollars, falling by 90.3% compared to 2019. The largest increase of 2,789.8% was recorded in 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (36.3%) | 2 789.8% | (90.3%) | 21.4% |
From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with France alone accounting for 90.3% of total flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020
Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Côte d'Ivoire
Imports in kind, kg
The market was characterized by volatility during these years. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, with an 8.6-fold increase between these years. In 2020, imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds into Côte d'Ivoire stood at 27 624 kg, showing a sharp uptick of 512.1% versus 2019. The largest decline of 9.9% was recorded in 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 55.5% | (9.9%) | 512.1% | 104.6% |
Throughout 2017 to 2020, the main sources for imports in kind of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Côte d'Ivoire were Burkina Faso (44.5% of imports), Lebanon (30.1%), and Mali (13.6%), jointly accounting for 88.3% of total flows.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, $ US
After a two-year advance, imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds into Côte d'Ivoire declined. In 2020, imports came to 25 765 US dollars, down by 15.0% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 51.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 30 320 US dollars, and the largest increase of 48.8% was in 2018.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 48.8% | 19.6% | (15.0%) | 14.8% |
Throughout 2017 to 2020, Lebanon clearly dominated imports in value terms of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Côte d'Ivoire, taking 81.0% of total flows, while other countries each held significantly smaller shares.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020
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