Pumpkins and squash imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pumpkins and squash by the United Kingdom reached $107.1 million in 2024 (87.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $107.1M | 87.0K t |
| 2023 | $100.0M | 83.6K t |
| 2022 | $99.0M | 84.8K t |
| 2021 | $96.3M | 88.0K t |
| 2020 | $99.0M | 96.5K t |
| 2019 | $76.1M | 83.5K t |
| 2018 | $93.8M | 102.2K t |
| 2017 | $91.1M | 102.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pumpkins and squash from
Spain alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $65.7M | 61% |
| South Africa | $8.3M | 7.8% |
| Portugal | $6.4M | 6% |
| Morocco | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 2.9% |
| France | $2.4M | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $2.2M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 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 the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported pumpkins and squash worth $1.8 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (47%), Italy (18%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $816K | 47% |
| Italy | $319K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $157K | 9% |
| Czech Republic | $79K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $68K | 3.9% |
| France | $64K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $53K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $50K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $39K | 2.2% |
| Iceland | $29K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pumpkins and squash worth $107.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 201 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pumpkins and squash to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($65.7 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and Portugal (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of pumpkins and squash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 12% above 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 imports of pumpkins and squash to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.1 million in 2017 to $107.1 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $95.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pumpkins and squash?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $105.4 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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