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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in the Bahamas

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 the Bahamas grew from 2 221 t in 2018 to 2 391 t in 2023, despite a temporary dip to 2 171 t in 2019. Overall, the market expanded by approximately 7.7% over the five-year period, with consistent annual growth after the 2019 contraction.

Domestic production remained stable, increasing only slightly from 2 104 t to 2 124 t between 2018 and 2023. In contrast, import volumes fluctuated widely, falling to 63 t in 2019 before climbing to 267 t by 2023. These import movements were the key factor behind changes in total market size, as exports were negligible throughout 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 the Bahamas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the Bahamas in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the Bahamas 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Bahamas in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Bahamas 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 the Bahamas in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Bahamas 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Bahamas, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Bahamas 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Bahamas in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Bahamas 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 the Bahamas in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Bahamas 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Bahamas, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Bahamas by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in the Bahamas

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

The Bahamas has seen its production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 112 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in the Bahamas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from the Bahamas

Market analysis indicates that the Bahamas did not export any pumpkins, squash, or gourds from 2017 through 2020.

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to the Bahamas

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies to the Bahamas reached 97.0 tonnes, marking a sharp increase of 53.6% compared to the year before. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 117.2 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 46.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, surging by 334.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Bahamas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	334.9%	(46.1%)	53.6%	53.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all imports of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to the Bahamas came from the United States, accounting for 94.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values fluctuated 3-fold, with the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, the Bahamas registered imports worth 263.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate increase of 4.3% over the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 605.3 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 58.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 198.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	198.5%	(58.2%)	4.3%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, imports in value terms of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to the Bahamas were almost entirely linked to the United States, which made up 92.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io