Pumpkins and squash imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.3 million of pumpkins and squash in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 58% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.5K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pumpkins and squash exports from Israel
Israel exported $361 thousand of pumpkins and squash in 2024 (54 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (26%), Netherlands (20%), Luxembourg (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $94K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 20% |
| Luxembourg | $61K | 17% |
| Switzerland | $59K | 16% |
| Austria | $31K | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $15K | 4.1% |
| Norway | $8K | 2.1% |
| France | $7K | 2% |
| Spain | $4K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $4K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel pumpkins and squash imports (HS 0709.93): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0709.93: Vegetables: pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of pumpkins and squash imported by Israel?
Israel imported pumpkins and squash worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply pumpkins and squash to Israel?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Jordan (39%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of pumpkins and squash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pumpkins and squash to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Israel also export pumpkins and squash?
Yes. Israel exported $361 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pumpkins and squash?
The HS code for pumpkins and squash is subheading 0709.93. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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