> In 2024 France produced 379,910 t of pumpkins and squash, the 17th largest in the world (1.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 282%.

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# Pumpkins and squash production in France

In 2024 France produced 379,910 t of pumpkins and squash, the 17th largest in the world (1.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 282%. The record was 410,030 t in 2020. Area harvested: 12,740 ha, yield 29.8 t/ha.

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Production, 2024379,910 t
World rank17 of 124
10-year change+282%
Record410,030 t2020

## Pumpkins and squash in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## France compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.1%0.42% in 2014
Yield, t/ha29.8world 15.4 (+94%)
kg per person5.71world 4.24
10-year change+282%world +46%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/poland/) | 425,200 | 1.2% |
| 16 | [Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/malawi/) | 421,380 | 1.2% |
| 17 | **France** | 379,910 | 1.1% |
| 18 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/pakistan/) | 378,125 | 1.1% |
| 19 | [Cuba](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/cuba/) | 321,401 | 0.93% |

[Full ranking of 124 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/)

### Map of world production of pumpkins and squash

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Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 379,910 | +6.5% | 12,740 | 29.82 |
| 2023 | 356,830 | −2.5% | 12,520 | 28.50 |
| 2022 | 365,920 | −9.3% | 13,190 | 27.74 |
| 2021 | 403,590 | −1.6% | 13,130 | 30.74 |
| 2020 | 410,030 | +65% | 12,920 | 31.74 |
| 2019 | 248,110 | +20% | 7,910 | 31.37 |
| 2018 | 206,390 | +115% | 7,200 | 28.67 |
| 2017 | 95,974 | +3.4% | 4,175 | 22.99 |
| 2016 | 92,777 | −2.9% | 4,076 | 22.76 |
| 2015 | 95,564 | −4.0% | 3,868 | 24.71 |
| 2014 | 99,537 | +4.7% | 3,850 | 25.85 |
| 2013 | 95,080 | −12% | 3,738 | 25.44 |
| 2012 | 108,283 | −12% | 3,827 | 28.29 |
| 2011 | 123,498 | +19% | 3,820 | 32.33 |
| 2010 | 104,126 | +51% | 3,792 | 27.46 |
| 2009 | 68,839 | +17% | 2,349 | 29.31 |
| 2008 | 59,024 | +5.5% | 2,324 | 25.40 |
| 2007 | 55,963 | +11% | 2,301 | 24.32 |
| 2006 | 50,212 | +9.1% | 1,792 | 28.02 |
| 2005 | 46,036 | −7.6% | 1,727 | 26.66 |
| 2004 | 49,818 | −20% | 1,834 | 27.16 |
| 2003 | 61,953 | −6.2% | 1,781 | 34.79 |
| 2002 | 66,028 | +0.7% | 1,737 | 38.01 |
| 2001 | 65,570 | +5.5% | 1,747 | 37.53 |
| 2000 | 62,131 | +10% | 1,635 | 38.00 |
| 1999 | 56,340 | +25% | 1,477 | 38.14 |
| 1998 | 45,109 | +19% | 1,234 | 36.56 |
| 1997 | 37,795 | +17% | 1,100 | 34.36 |
| 1996 | 32,322 | −2.1% | 966 | 33.46 |
| 1995 | 33,009 | +14% | 864 | 38.20 |
| 1994 | 28,996 | +6.2% | 694 | 41.78 |
| 1993 | 27,312 | +5.4% | 641 | 42.61 |
| 1992 | 25,902 | +62% | 618 | 41.91 |
| 1991 | 16,034 | −87% | 426 | 37.64 |
| 1990 | 120,125 | +2.3% | 3,905 | 30.76 |
| 1989 | 117,400 | −1.0% | 3,799 | 30.90 |
| 1988 | 118,600 | −3.6% | 3,800 | 31.21 |
| 1987 | 123,000 | +0.7% | 3,700 | 33.24 |
| 1986 | 122,100 | +18% | 3,500 | 34.89 |
| 1985 | 103,700 | +10% | 3,300 | 31.42 |
| 1984 | 94,100 | +11% | 3,200 | 29.41 |
| 1983 | 84,600 | +12% | 3,200 | 26.44 |
| 1982 | 75,500 | +5.6% | 4,300 | 17.56 |
| 1981 | 71,500 | +3.1% | 2,800 | 25.54 |
| 1980 | 69,379 | −13% | 2,840 | 24.43 |
| 1979 | 80,090 | +21% | 3,275 | 24.45 |
| 1978 | 66,300 | +1.4% | 2,873 | 23.08 |
| 1977 | 65,360 | +4.0% | 2,855 | 22.89 |
| 1976 | 62,821 | −7.3% | 2,711 | 23.17 |
| 1975 | 67,768 | +1.2% | 2,749 | 24.65 |
| 1974 | 66,950 | −3.0% | 2,726 | 24.56 |
| 1973 | 69,000 | +5.0% | 2,727 | 25.30 |
| 1972 | 65,700 | −24% | 2,516 | 26.11 |
| 1971 | 86,400 | −7.3% | 3,100 | 27.87 |
| 1970 | 93,230 | −5.9% | 3,300 | 28.25 |
| 1969 | 99,080 | +11% | 3,477 | 28.50 |
| 1968 | 89,650 | −5.5% | 3,245 | 27.63 |
| 1967 | 94,830 | −6.1% | 3,368 | 28.16 |
| 1966 | 101,030 | −3.4% | 3,446 | 29.32 |
| 1965 | 104,610 | −0.3% | 3,589 | 29.15 |
| 1964 | 104,880 | −18% | 3,446 | 30.44 |
| 1963 | 127,500 | +1.1% | 3,297 | 38.67 |
| 1962 | 126,140 | −26% | 3,490 | 36.14 |
| 1961 | 171,060 | — | 3,767 | 45.41 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports30,451 t USD 43.1 m
Exporter rank11 of 122
Imports160,392 t USD 216 m
Importer rank2 of 140
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of pumpkins and squash in France?

France produced 379,910 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does France rank in the world for production of pumpkins and squash?

France ranked 17th of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of pumpkins and squash in France changed?

It rose by 282% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. The record was 410,030 t in 2020.

### What is the yield of pumpkins and squash in France?

29.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (379,910 t from 12,740 ha), against a world average of 15.4 t/ha.

### Does France export or import pumpkins, squash and gourds?

In 2024 France reported exports of 30,451 t (USD 43.1 m) and imports of 160,392 t (USD 216 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/china/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/egypt/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/russia/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/ukraine/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/united-states/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/bangladesh/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/spain/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/turkey/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/italy/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/mexico/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/niger/)
[All countries producing pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/)

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Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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