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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Sri Lanka

Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Sri Lanka

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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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 Sri Lanka displayed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Volume began at 271.5 thousand tons in 2018 but fell to 228.3 thousand tons the following year, a decline of over 15%. A recovery followed in 2020, with the market expanding to 264.4 thousand tons.

After stabilizing near 261.4 thousand tons in 2021, a severe contraction occurred in 2022, driving the market size down to 179.6 thousand tons—a drop of more than 30%. This downturn reversed in 2023, with volume rebounding to 228.1 thousand tons, bringing it back to a level comparable to 2019.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Sri Lanka
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka 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. 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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 Sri Lanka

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Sri Lanka ranked 22nd globally in pumpkin, squash, and gourd production from 2017 to 2020.

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

In 2020, Sri Lanka produced 264.8 thousand tons of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, a 15.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, production grew by 24%, averaging 7.4% annually. The highest production was in 2018 at 272.9 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 27.8% that year. The biggest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 16.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year27.8%(16.0%)15.5%7.4%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Sri Lanka

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with an 18-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sri Lanka exported 338 tons of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, a 61.3% decrease from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 373 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1,688.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year1 688.9%(36.4%)(61.3%)63.9%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar were the top destinations for Sri Lanka's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports by volume. The UAE accounted for 45.0% of exports, Kuwait for 20.5%, and Qatar for 18.7%, together making up 84.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced irregular changes, reflecting a volatile environment. Export values were lowest in 2017 and highest in 2018, with a 19-fold variation. In 2020, Sri Lanka's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports totaled 192 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 47.4% from the previous year. The peak value was in 2018 at 1 220 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1,804.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 70.1% drop.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year1 804.9%(70.1%)(47.4%)44.2%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Maldives, and Qatar led as the top buyers of Sri Lanka's pumpkins, squash, and gourds by value. The UAE accounted for 29.6% of export value, Maldives for 22.3%, and Qatar for 16.2%, collectively representing 68.1% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to Sri Lanka

Imports in kind, t

The market showed volatility from 2017 to 2020. Import volumes were at their minimum in 2017 and reached a maximum in 2018, with a 5-fold difference. In 2020, Sri Lanka imported 1 ton of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, a gradual decrease of 4.4% from 2019. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 3 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 402.5%. The biggest decline was in 2019, with a 63.2% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year402.5%(63.2%)(4.4%)20.9%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, India, Belgium, and Spain were the key partners for Sri Lanka's pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports by volume. India accounted for 45.2% of imports, Belgium for 18.5%, and Spain for 15.3%, together comprising 79.0% 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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility from 2017 to 2020. Import values were lowest in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 15-fold gap. In 2020, Sri Lanka's pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports amounted to 1 thousand US dollars, a significant decrease of 93.5% from the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 18 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 860.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(67.7%)860.6%(93.5%)(41.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the Netherlands, and China formed the core of Sri Lanka's pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports by value. Spain accounted for 54.4% of import value, the Netherlands for 18.1%, and China for 12.7%, together making up 85.1% 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 Sri Lanka in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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