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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Guyana

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Guyana expanded consistently between 2018 and 2023, with volume growing from 59 429 t to 71 134 t. This represented an overall increase of nearly 20%, driven primarily by a rise in domestic production over the period.

Growth was particularly strong in 2021 and 2023, with annual increases exceeding 2 700 t and 4 200 t respectively. The market remained largely self-sufficient, as imports and exports played a negligible role in total volume throughout these years.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Guyana
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Guyana

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Guyana's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 64 962 tonnes, marking a steady 4.3% increase from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production rose by 9.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	1.2%	4.3%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Guyana

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Guyana's exports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds amounted to 410.5 tonnes, a 24.6% decrease compared to 2020. However, between 2019 and 2021, exports still grew by 11.4%, averaging a 3.7% annual increase. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 544.1 tonnes, which also saw the largest jump of 47.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	47.7%	(24.6%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Guyana's exports in kind were heavily concentrated among three key markets: Barbados accounted for 36.0% of exports, Canada for 35.5%, and Antigua and Barbuda for 26.2%. Together, these three destinations made up 97.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Guyana's exports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 265.0 thousand US dollars, up by 23.1% from 2020. Over the period from 2019 to 2021, export value surged by 192%, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 42.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	137.2%	23.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda dominated Guyana's exports in value terms for pumpkins, squash, and gourds, while other markets played a smaller role.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Guyana

Imports in kind, t

The import market for pumpkins, squash, and gourds in Guyana showed significant fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Guyana imported 0.4 tonnes, a 54.7% decline from the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 0.9 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 132.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	132.8%	(54.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the sole source for Guyana's imports in kind of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, capturing 100.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms was marked by volatility during these years. Imports hit a low in 2019 and a high in 2020, with a 2.8-fold swing. In 2021, import value stood at 2.5 thousand US dollars, down by 24.0% from 2020. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 3.3 thousand US dollars, which also saw the sharpest rise of 176.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	176.1%	(24.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, the United States completely dominated Guyana's imports in value terms for pumpkins, squash, and gourds, holding a 100.0% share of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io