Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

Production of fresh pumpkins, squash and gourds in Indonesia expanded significantly from 454 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 541 thousand tonnes in 2019. This growth coincided with the implementation of Permentan No. 53 of 2018 on the safety and quality of fresh plant-based foods, which established foundational standards for the sector. Further support came from Permentan No. 10 and No. 18 of 2019 on sustainable food, promoting practices that likely contributed to the output increase.

After a dip to 520 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 505 thousand tonnes in 2021, production recovered to 522 thousand tonnes in 2022. This rebound was supported by government focus on national food security and research into pumpkin seed development aimed at improving crop quality. The market then stabilized at 516 thousand tonnes in 2023, a period marked by the launch of the FAST Programme for sustainable agriculture and rising consumer awareness of healthy, fresh foods, which helped maintain demand.

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Indonesia ranked 11th globally in pumpkin, squash, and gourd production between 2018 and 2021.

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

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

Indonesia's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 505.4 thousand tonnes, down 3.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 11.3%, averaging 3.6% annually. The peak was in 2019 at 541.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 19.2%. The biggest drop occurred in 2020, with a 3.8% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

Indonesia's exports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds fell for the second consecutive year. In 2021, shipments totaled 370.3 tonnes, a sharp 54.8% decline from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 33.1%, with an average annual decrease of 12.6%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 929.2 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 67.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Malaysia and Singapore were the top destinations for Indonesia's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports, together making up 90.1% of total shipments. The remaining volume went to smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market showed volatility during this period. The lowest value was in 2018, while the peak hit in 2020, with a threefold difference between them. In 2021, exports from Indonesia amounted to 126.4 thousand US dollars, a steep 62.4% drop from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 336.7 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 83.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore and Malaysia remained the key partners for Indonesia's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 88.9% of total flows. Other countries made up the remainder.

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

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

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Indonesia

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Import volumes fluctuated over the period. The lowest was in 2020, while the highest was in 2018, with a twentyfold gap. In 2021, Indonesia imported 2.7 tonnes of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, a dramatic 996.3% surge from 2020. The minimum volume was 0.2 tonnes in 2020, which also saw the largest decline of 87.3%.

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

During 2018-2021, Australia dominated Indonesia's pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports in volume, capturing 99.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market experienced volatility. The lowest point was in 2020, with the peak in 2018, showing an 11.4-fold swing. In 2021, Indonesia's imports totaled 10.8 thousand US dollars, a sharp 454.9% increase from 2020. The minimum value was 2.0 thousand US dollars in 2020, which also recorded the largest decline of 77.9%.

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

Over 2018-2021, Australia was the primary source for Indonesia's pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports in value terms, consistently representing 99.9% of total imports.

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

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