Portugal: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese pumpkin market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Portugal

In value terms, pumpkin production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Portugal dropped slightly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin 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 Portugal soared to X ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Portugal, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Italy, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Portugal worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Portugal

Pumpkin imports into Portugal reduced to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of pumpkin to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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