Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in the Dominican Republic showed overall growth from 62 663 tons in 2018 to 88 793 tons in 2023, an increase of 42%. In value terms, the market expanded from 32.9 million USD to 61.4 million USD over the same period, reflecting a rise of 87%.

This growth was not uniform, with a significant surge in 2019 followed by a contraction in 2020. After 2020, the market recovered steadily, posting double-digit volume growth in 2022 and 2023. The value growth outpaced volume growth, particularly in 2023 when market value jumped by 37% despite a 17% volume increase, indicating higher prices or a shift in product mix.

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Dominican Republic

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

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

After two consecutive years of growth, pumpkin, squash, and gourd production in the Dominican Republic declined. In 2020, the country produced 68 357 tons, marking a moderate year-over-year decrease of 9.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 34.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 75 200 tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 36.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of expansion, the value of pumpkin, squash, and gourd production in the Dominican Republic fell. In 2020, output was valued at 45 609 thousand US dollars, representing a solid decline of 10.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 43.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 12.8%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 50 888 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 40.6%.

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

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Dominican Republic

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In 2020, Dominican Republic's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports totaled 6 236 tons, showing a sharp increase of 55.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 10.5%, with an average annual rate of 3.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 005 tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 6 569 tons. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 39.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary buyer of Dominican Republic's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports, accounting for 80.7% of total export volume. Other trading partners held relatively modest shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, the value of pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports from the Dominican Republic rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 4 160 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gain of 53.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 17.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 710 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 21.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States accounted for 78.3% of the total value of pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports from the Dominican Republic. The remaining exports were distributed among a wide range of smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Dominican Republic

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 39 tons, while the highest was reached in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.9 times. In 2020, imports totaled 44 tons, which is 13.1% higher than in 2019. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018, falling by 71.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (54.5% of import volume), Costa Rica (23.7%), and Guyana (3.2%) were the main sources of pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports into the Dominican Republic. Together, these three countries accounted for 81.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of contraction, the value of pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports into the Dominican Republic increased. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 74 thousand US dollars, up by 43.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 37.3%, with an average annual decline of 14.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual drop of 47.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States dominated the value of pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports into the Dominican Republic, holding an 82.6% share of total flows. Other trading partners accounted for relatively minor shares during this period.

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

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