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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Southern Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for fresh pumpkins, squash and gourds in Southern Europe grew from 1 048 thousand tonnes to 1 226 thousand tonnes, with a notable peak in 2020. In value terms, the increase was even more pronounced, rising to 1 390 million US dollars in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic that year introduced volatility in prices and supply chain disruptions, which contributed to higher market values while overall consumption volume also expanded.

After 2020, market volume experienced a slight contraction, falling to 1 141 thousand tonnes in 2022, yet the market's value continued to climb, reaching 1 494 million US dollars. During this period, the celebration of Halloween in Italy created a new market segment for carved pumpkins, boosting demand for specific varieties. Advances in individual quick freezing technology also enhanced the quality of frozen pumpkin products, supporting the processed segment.

In 2023, market volume recovered to 1 167 thousand tonnes, with value rising to 1 556 million US dollars. Climatic anomalies including hailstorms reduced the availability of Italian pumpkins by 20%, but increased imports helped maintain total supply. The Italian market further responded by extending its sales calendar throughout winter and diversifying its offerings. By 2024, consumer preference in Italy shifted towards smaller pumpkins for easier handling, while ongoing innovation in pumpkin-based drinks and desserts continued to stimulate demand.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Southern Europe

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

Southern Europe's production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 637 thousand tonnes, marking a solid 10.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 22.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	0.6%	10.1%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of pumpkins, squash, and gourds produced in Southern Europe reached 1 878 million US dollars, showing a significant gain of 29.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 timeframe, production value increased by 33.2%, with an annualized rate of 10.0%. The only decline during this period occurred in 2019, when it fell by 0.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	(0.6%)	29.7%	10.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Southern Europe exported 505.3 thousand tonnes of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in 2020, which is 3.6% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.3%, averaging 5.2% per year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 14.2%, while the biggest decline happened in 2019 with a drop of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	(1.7%)	3.6%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the top buyers of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Southern Europe. France accounted for 28.2% of exports in kind, Germany for 20.0%, and the United Kingdom for 13.3%. Together, these three countries made up 61.5% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of pumpkins, squash, and gourds exported from Southern Europe totaled 579.4 million US dollars, representing a strong 22.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 26.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The largest decline was in 2019, when it fell by 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	(2.9%)	22.1%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom formed the main cluster of markets for Southern Europe's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports in value terms. France held 29.9% of the export value, Germany 22.1%, and the United Kingdom 11.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 63.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Southern Europe imported 93.9 thousand tonnes of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, down by 0.8% from 94.6 thousand tonnes in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 28.5%, with an annualized rate of 8.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 66.1 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 9.5% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2019 with a 43.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	43.1%	(0.8%)	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Morocco was the largest supplier with 17.5% of imports in kind, followed by France at 8.0% and Turkey at 5.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 31.2% of total flows, with the remaining 68.8% coming from other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Southern Europe's imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 91.8 million US dollars, marking a solid gain of 15.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 20.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 70.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	13.3%	15.2%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, France, and Turkey played notable but not dominant roles as suppliers of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Southern Europe in value terms. Morocco accounted for 17.4% of imports in value, France for 10.5%, and Turkey for 5.0%. Their combined share reached only 32.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io