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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Cuba

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, Cuba's market for fresh pumpkins, squash, and gourds experienced considerable volatility. Production, which equates to market volume in the absence of trade, declined sharply from 452.3 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a low of 285.5 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a 37% contraction over two years. A recovery began in 2021, reaching 323.7 thousand tonnes, followed by stabilization in 2022 and a modest rise to 335.5 thousand tonnes by 2023.

The market entered 2024 amid new regulatory measures. Authorities introduced phytosanitary requirements and import permits for plants and plant products, likely affecting the supply of fresh produce. Concurrently, stricter customs controls aimed at curbing smuggling could restrict informal flows, while the government imposed maximum price caps on essential goods, including pumpkins, to contain inflation. Market prices also faced pressure from ongoing shortages of agricultural inputs and imported seeds.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Cuba
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cuba in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cuba 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cuba in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cuba by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cuba in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cuba by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cuba, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cuba by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cuba in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cuba by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cuba in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cuba by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cuba, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cuba by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Cuba

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Cuba ranked 14th globally in the production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Cuba's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 285.5 thousand tonnes, which represents a 27.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 42%, averaging an annual decline of 16.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cuba in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	(13.1%)	(27.4%)	(16.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Cuba

Based on desk research, Cuba did not export any pumpkins, squash, or gourds between 2017 and 2020.

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Cuba

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 153-fold difference between these years. In 2020, deliveries to Cuba amounted to 1 121 kg, a sharp drop of 94.2% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 19 292 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 1 366.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cuba in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	944.4%	1 366.0%	(94.2%)	107.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Cuba's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds were heavily focused on Mexico, which accounted for 96.8% of total imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data indicates irregular shifts, reflecting market volatility. Imports hit their lowest in 2017 and their highest in 2019, with a 211-fold gap. In 2020, Cuba's import value stood at 3 911 US dollars, marking a significant contraction of 93.8% compared to 2019. The peak value was in 2019 at 63 293 US dollars, accompanied by the largest rise of 2 840.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	615.8%	2 840.9%	(93.8%)	135.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cuba's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in value terms were highly concentrated on Mexico, making up 98.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io