Pakistan: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani pumpkin market reached $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Pakistan

In value terms, pumpkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Pakistan contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pumpkin harvested area in Pakistan amounted to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, exports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) from Pakistan surged to X tons, jumping by X% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Pakistan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Bahrain and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Pakistan

Pumpkin imports into Pakistan was estimated at X tons in 2022, approximately equating the year before. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of X% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The smallest decline of X% was in 2021. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons), Iran (X tons) and India (X kg) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Pakistan.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Pakistan were Iran ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and India ($X).

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 a decrease of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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