Pumpkins and squash imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pumpkins and squash by the United States reached $566.4 million in 2024 (508.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. That is 15% more than in 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 | $566.4M | 508.3K t |
| 2023 | $491.3M | 526.9K t |
| 2022 | $476.2M | 522.6K t |
| 2021 | $409.1M | 560.3K t |
| 2020 | $525.8M | 564.0K t |
| 2019 | $433.4M | 542.9K t |
| 2018 | $406.1M | 508.0K t |
| 2017 | $392.7M | 476.7K t |
Where the United States imports pumpkins and squash from
Mexico alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $516.5M | 91% |
| Canada | $19.7M | 3.5% |
| Costa Rica | $11.3M | 2% |
| Honduras | $6.8M | 1.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.9M | 1% |
| Panama | $3.6M | 0.6% |
| Guatemala | $884K | 0.2% |
| Nicaragua | $708K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $329K | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | $146K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 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 States
The United States exported $15.0 million of pumpkins and squash in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Canada alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $9.6M | 64% |
| Mexico | $3.4M | 22% |
| Bermuda | $516K | 3.4% |
| Bahamas | $249K | 1.7% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $146K | 1% |
| Barbados | $117K | 0.8% |
| Panama | $110K | 0.7% |
| Cayman Isds | $101K | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $100K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $67K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 States?
The United States imported pumpkins and squash worth $566.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 508.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 201 countries worldwide, with 32% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply pumpkins and squash to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($516.5 million), followed by Canada (3%) and Costa Rica (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of pumpkins and squash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.10 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of pumpkins and squash to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $392.7 million in 2017 to $566.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export pumpkins and squash?
Yes. The United States exported $15.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Bermuda. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $551.4 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?
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