Pumpkins and squash exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported pumpkins and squash worth $27.1 million (29.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 158 countries for exports of this product. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.1M | 29.8K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $22.0M | 30.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 35.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 28.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 20.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 21.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 21.8K t |
Where South Africa exports pumpkins and squash to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (31%), Netherlands (26%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.3M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 26% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 12% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 4% |
| Germany | $799K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $438K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $423K | 1.6% |
| France | $333K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $304K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 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 imports to South Africa
Imports of pumpkins and squash by South Africa reached $1.5 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Namibia alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.3M | 90% |
| Eswatini | $86K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 2.6% |
| United States | $13K | 0.9% |
| Lesotho | $6K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pumpkins and squash exports (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 exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported pumpkins and squash worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy pumpkins and squash from South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average export price of pumpkins and squash per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pumpkins and squash from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import pumpkins and squash?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, Eswatini and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.7 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?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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