Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Germany increased from 226.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 261.6 thousand tons in 2023, with a peak of 264.1 thousand tons in 2021. In value terms, the market expanded from 300 million US dollars to 401.8 million US dollars over the same period, reflecting a steady upward trend despite a slight dip in volume in 2022.

Production rose from 122.3 thousand tons to 149.7 thousand tons between 2018 and 2023, while imports remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 110.0 and 130.8 thousand tons. Exports were modest, ranging from 7.2 to 10.0 thousand tons, indicating that domestic consumption accounted for the majority of the market.

In 2024, market dynamics were shaped by consumer preferences for fresh, organic, and regional foods, as well as legislative drivers such as new supply chain transparency laws and higher logistics costs. The growth of the chilled food segment and demand for minimally processed products also influenced the market environment.

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

Germany's production of pumpkins, squash and gourds reached 133.4 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a slight decrease of 1.6% compared to the previous year. Production hit its lowest point in 2018 at 122.3 thousand tonnes, which marked the largest decline of 8.5% during this period. The peak was recorded in 2019 with 135.6 thousand tonnes, showing the strongest growth of 10.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Germany's pumpkin, squash and gourd production rebounded in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 190.3 million US dollars, representing a significant increase of 16.7% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 163.1 million US dollars, which followed the largest decline of 14.8% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of pumpkins, squash and gourds declined in volume. In 2020, exports totaled 8.4 thousand tonnes, down 15.5% year-over-year. The peak was reached in 2019 with 10.0 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 37.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 18.4%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's pumpkin, squash and gourd exports were distributed across a diverse range of trading partners. The top three destinations - Austria (19.8% of export volume), France (10.8%), and Finland (9.2%) - together accounted for just 39.9% of total exports, while the remaining 60.1% went to numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's pumpkin, squash and gourd exports continued to grow in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 12.0 million US dollars, showing minimal change from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 5.1%. The strongest growth occurred in 2019 with a 23.8% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 17.6%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany exported pumpkins, squash and gourds to numerous countries worldwide. Even the three largest destinations - Austria, Finland, and France - together represented only 46.3% of total export value, indicating a broad distribution across many markets.

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

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

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of pumpkins, squash and gourds increased to 129.0 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a 17.2% year-over-year growth. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 1.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 23.2%, representing an annualized growth rate of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain (69.1% of import volume), the Netherlands (10.6%), and Italy (5.4%) remained Germany's primary suppliers of pumpkins, squash and gourds. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.0% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Germany's pumpkin, squash and gourd imports rebounded strongly in value terms. In 2020, imports reached 191.9 million US dollars, representing a substantial increase of 39.7% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 137.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 29.4%, representing an annualized growth rate of 9.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain (67.5% of import value), the Netherlands (12.2%), and Italy (6.3%) continued to be Germany's main sources for pumpkins, squash and gourds. Together, these three countries accounted for 86.1% of total import value.

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

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