Africa: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Africa

The African pumpkin market totaled $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Africa

In value terms, pumpkin production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Algeria (X tons), Malawi (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. South Africa, Rwanda, Niger, Cameroon, Morocco and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average pumpkin yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pumpkin harvested area in Africa totaled X ha, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the key exporter of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Namibia (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest pumpkin supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Libya (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) represented the key importer of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Africa, constituting X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Libya ($X) and Botswana ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Namibia, Tunisia, Swaziland and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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