Pumpkins and squash imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pumpkins and squash by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.5 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 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 | $5.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 42.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 38.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 42.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 24.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 20.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 21.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pumpkins and squash from
The largest suppliers were India (35%), South Africa (20%), Pakistan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 35% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 20% |
| Pakistan | $874K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $796K | 15% |
| Spain | $327K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $157K | 2.9% |
| China | $100K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $61K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pumpkins and squash worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply pumpkins and squash to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Pakistan (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of pumpkins and squash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pumpkins and squash to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 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.
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