Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Fiji

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Fiji demonstrated notable stability. Total market volume moved within a narrow band, starting at 2 002 t in 2018 and gradually easing to 1 977 t by 2023. The overall change was marginal, with year-to-year movements typically well under 1%, indicating a consolidated and steady domestic supply environment.

This stability was underpinned by consistent local production, which remained close to 1 980 t annually throughout the period. Fluctuations in the total market volume were primarily driven by variations in net trade, as imports and exports—though small relative to production—occasionally shifted the available supply.

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Fiji

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

After two consecutive years of decline, Fiji's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds increased. In 2020, Fiji produced 1,983 tonnes of these vegetables, marking a slight gain of 0.7% compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1,969 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 1.2% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Fiji in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Fiji

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 4.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Fiji exported 2,109 kilograms of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, representing a steep decrease of 61.2% year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 37.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Fiji in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and New Zealand were the leading destinations for Fiji's exports in kind, together accounting for 80.7% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Import levels fluctuated threefold between the high in 2017 and the low in 2020. In 2020, deliveries of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Fiji reached 4,563 US dollars, showing a decrease of 64.3% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 73.9%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan emerged as the main markets for Fiji's exports in value terms. Canada accounted for 57.8% of exports, New Zealand for 16.9%, and Japan for 13.7%, together representing 88.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Fiji

Imports in kind, kg

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports reached their highest level in 2018 and their lowest in 2020, with a 6.3-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Fiji's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds amounted to 4,315 kilograms, which is 81.9% lower year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 27,300 kilograms, with the largest increase also occurring in 2018 at 34.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia and New Zealand remained the primary suppliers of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Fiji, with their combined share amounting to 99.9% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. A 6.2-fold variation was observed between the maximum in 2018 and the minimum in 2020. In 2020, Fiji imported approximately 14,109 US dollars of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, showing a sudden decline of 83.2% versus the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 87,297 US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 21.1%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Australia and New Zealand captured most of Fiji's imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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

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