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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Malawi

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Malawi showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 480 thousand tonnes in 2018, it dropped by 29% to 342 thousand tonnes in 2019. A strong recovery followed in 2020, with volume rising 33% to 456 thousand tonnes. After this peak, the market gradually contracted, falling to 407.9 thousand tonnes in 2022 before a modest increase to 430.1 thousand tonnes in 2023.

By 2024, state involvement and weather forecasts became notable factors. The Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) set to start buying crops from farmers for the 2024/2025 season, which could influence market access and pricing. Meanwhile, the National Planning Commission forecast La Niña conditions, potentially affecting crop yields and supply.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malawi
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi 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, K 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, K 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 Malawi

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Malawi ranked 12th globally in the production volume of pumpkins, squash, and gourds.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

After a two-year decline, pumpkin, squash, and gourd production in Malawi rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 456.0 K t, marking a significant 33.3% year-over-year increase. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, production fell by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 342.0 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 28.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.0%)	(28.8%)	33.3%	(5.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Malawi

According to industry analysis, Malawi did not export any pumpkins, squash, or gourds from 2017 to 2020.

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Malawi

Imports in kind, kg

Malawi's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 18 067 kg, representing a sharp 27.3% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 41%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -16.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 42 667 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 39.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 41.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.2%	(41.8%)	(27.3%)	(16.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the primary and nearly exclusive source for Malawi's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Malawi's import value for pumpkins, squash, and gourds fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 17 696 US dollars, reflecting a 36.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 28.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.5%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 34 622 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 40.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.4%	(19.3%)	(36.6%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated the geographic structure of Malawi's pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports in value terms, holding a 100.0% share of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io