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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Oceania showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 165.6 thousand tons in 2018, it contracted to 152.7 thousand tons in 2019 and stabilized around 152.5 thousand tons in 2020.

A dramatic surge occurred in 2021, when the market expanded by nearly 50% to reach 227.4 thousand tons. This growth was partially reversed in 2022, with volume falling to 196.7 thousand tons, before climbing again to 233.7 thousand tons in 2023.

These shifts were driven primarily by changes in domestic production, which peaked at 316.4 thousand tons in 2021, and export volumes, which varied significantly over the period.

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 Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Following a two-year decline, Oceania's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds increased in 2020. The region produced 253.6 thousand tons that year, marking a modest 3.0% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 246.1 thousand tons, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 4.8% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	(2.4%)	3.0%	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, Oceania's production value for pumpkins, squash, and gourds rose in 2020. The output was valued at 128.7 million US dollars, up 1.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 22%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 126.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 20.3% taking place in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.3%)	(3.6%)	1.5%	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Oceania

Exports in kind, K t

Oceania's exports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds grew for the third consecutive year in 2020. The region shipped 101.6 thousand tons, a 6.2% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 34.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.5%	8.9%	6.2%	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan and South Korea accounted for the majority of Oceania's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports in volume terms, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Oceania's export value for pumpkins, squash, and gourds increased for the second straight year in 2020, reaching 51 573 thousand US dollars, up 4.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 9.8%, with an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 45 816 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	7.6%	4.6%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Oceania's export value for pumpkins, squash, and gourds was highly concentrated, with Japan and South Korea together capturing 82.4% of total flows, leaving other partners with minimal shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Oceania

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest volume was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 10.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Oceania imported 0.5 thousand tons of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, a sharp 75.8% drop from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 2.2 thousand tons, and the largest increase of 502.9% took place in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	502.9%	72.2%	(75.8%)	36.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (0.6% of import volume), Bangladesh (0.5%), and the United States (0.5%) were the key suppliers of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Oceania, collectively representing 1.7% 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 Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest value was in 2020, while the peak was in 2019, with a 3.7-fold difference. In 2020, Oceania's imports totaled 535 thousand US dollars, down 72.8% year-on-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 965 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 76.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.4%)	76.1%	(72.8%)	(33.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Bangladesh (0.9% of import value), the United States (0.6%), and China (0.6%) led as suppliers of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Oceania, together accounting for 2.1% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io