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Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in the Philippines

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, production and market volume of pumpkins, squash and gourds in the Philippines gradually declined from 281 thousand tons to 261 thousand tons, with a slight rebound in 2021 and 2022. The market value showed greater volatility, falling sharply in 2019 before recovering to 340 million dollars by 2023, influenced by rising export prices which reached 1.81 dollars per kg in 2021 and were projected at 2.07 dollars per kg in 2023.

In 2024, the market value increased by 3.8% to 142 million dollars, continuing a growth trend despite typhoons causing extensive agricultural damage and a sustained decline in exports.

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 the Philippines
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines 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 the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the Philippines ranked as the 18th largest producer of pumpkins, squash, and gourds 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

The Philippines experienced a decline in pumpkin, squash, and gourd production for the third year in a row. In 2020, production reached 266.9 thousand tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production fell by 7.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(3.6%)	(1.7%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from the Philippines

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, followed by a peak in 2019—a difference of 4.2 times between these years. In 2020, the Philippines exported 48 362 kg of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, representing a sharp drop of 31.3% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was 70 353 kg in 2019, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 213.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	213.5%	35.4%	(31.3%)	42.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada were the primary markets for exports in kind, accounting for 45.4%, 31.3%, and 7.3% of total flows, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 83.9% of all exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

After two years of growth, the value of pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports from the Philippines declined. In 2020, exports totaled 48 841 US dollars, a decrease of 22.1% from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 62 702 US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase also occurring that year at 14.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	14.4%	(22.1%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and India were the top three markets for exports in value terms, collectively representing 74.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pumpkins, squash and gourds to the Philippines

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes of pumpkins, squash, and gourds into the Philippines increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports reached 4 982 kg, reflecting a substantial rise of 161.8% compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, imports surged by 5 763.7%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 288.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 139.6%	161.8%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea dominated imports in kind, accounting for 81.9% of total flows, with a diverse range of other markets making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The value of pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports into the Philippines rose for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports amounted to 48 841 US dollars, showing an increase of 42.9% from 2018. Over the 2017-2019 period, import values grew by 1 346.5%, with an average annual rate of 143.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	912.1%	42.9%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea, France, and Thailand were the leading sources of imports in value terms, representing 62.6%, 16.7%, and 16.1% of total flows, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 95.4% of all import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io