HS Code:
The Pumpkin category, classified under HS Code 0709.93, includes fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash, and gourds. These products are widely cultivated and traded globally due to their use in food, decoration (especially during Halloween), and animal feed. Pumpkins are a seasonal crop with significant demand in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Global trade in this category is influenced by seasonal harvests, climatic conditions, and cultural demand.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$450 million USD
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$120 million USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$90 million USD
7.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$70 million USD
5.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local agriculture)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA and EU trade deals)
Rising demand for organic pumpkins
Increased export opportunities for countries with certified organic farming, though higher production costs may limit supply in some regions.
2021-2023
Growth in processed pumpkin products
Countries with processing capabilities are seeing a shift from raw pumpkin exports to value-added products like pumpkin puree and seeds.
2020-2022
Seasonal demand spikes during Halloween
North American countries, particularly the US and Canada, see a significant increase in imports and domestic production in Q3 and Q4.
Annual recurring trend
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has reduced tariffs on pumpkins, facilitating a surge in exports from Mexico to the US and Canada.
July 2020 (ongoing impact)
Increased trade volume by approximately 15% between Mexico and the US since implementation.
The European Union introduced new phytosanitary regulations for imported pumpkins to prevent the spread of pests, impacting exporters from non-EU countries.
January 2022
Non-EU exporters face higher compliance costs, potentially reducing trade volume by 5-10% to the EU market.
Extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, have reduced pumpkin yields in key Asian producing countries like India and Bangladesh.
Mid-2023
Global supply shortages have driven up prices by 8-12%, benefiting exporters from unaffected regions.