Pumpkins and squash production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 1.2 million t of pumpkins and squash, the 4th largest in the world (3.36% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.6%. The record was 1.4 million t in 2015. Area harvested: 53,946 ha, yield 21.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1.2 million t
- World rank
- 4 of 124
- 10-year change
- −5.6%
- Record
- 1.4 million t
- 2015
Pumpkins and squash in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.4%
- 5.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 21.6
- world 15.4 (+40%)
- kg per person
- 8.03
- world 4.24
- 10-year change
- −5.6%
- world +46%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | China | 7,652,952 | 22.1% |
| 3 | Egypt | 1,275,383 | 3.7% |
| 4 | Russia | 1,163,235 | 3.4% |
| 5 | Ukraine | 1,105,900 | 3.2% |
| 6 | United States | 934,922 | 2.7% |
Map of world production of pumpkins and squash
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,163,235 | +6.1% | 53,946 | 21.56 |
| 2023 | 1,096,258 | +4.4% | 49,311 | 22.23 |
| 2022 | 1,050,035 | −5.0% | 48,158 | 21.80 |
| 2021 | 1,105,086 | −3.3% | 53,503 | 20.65 |
| 2020 | 1,143,127 | −4.3% | 55,947 | 20.43 |
| 2019 | 1,195,049 | +0.3% | 56,088 | 21.31 |
| 2018 | 1,191,538 | +2.3% | 56,002 | 21.28 |
| 2017 | 1,165,150 | −2.6% | 54,960 | 21.20 |
| 2016 | 1,196,511 | −13% | 56,780 | 21.07 |
| 2015 | 1,370,161 | +11% | 66,090 | 20.73 |
| 2014 | 1,232,162 | +9.2% | 60,134 | 20.49 |
| 2013 | 1,128,205 | +4.4% | 53,925 | 20.92 |
| 2012 | 1,080,845 | −8.1% | 53,429 | 20.23 |
| 2011 | 1,175,887 | +19% | 56,552 | 20.79 |
| 2010 | 988,585 | −12% | 53,204 | 18.58 |
| 2009 | 1,123,357 | +18% | 54,343 | 20.67 |
| 2008 | 953,840 | −7.4% | 47,050 | 20.27 |
| 2007 | 1,029,720 | +20% | 54,550 | 18.88 |
| 2006 | 856,860 | +1.4% | 45,271 | 18.93 |
| 2005 | 844,799 | −2.2% | 46,038 | 18.35 |
| 2004 | 863,669 | +2.1% | 46,421 | 18.61 |
| 2003 | 846,015 | +11% | 45,876 | 18.44 |
| 2002 | 759,780 | −11% | 38,429 | 19.77 |
| 2001 | 851,286 | +0.2% | 41,056 | 20.73 |
| 2000 | 849,527 | +4.1% | 38,490 | 22.07 |
| 1999 | 816,013 | +2.0% | 36,429 | 22.40 |
| 1998 | 800,000 | +6.7% | 36,000 | 22.22 |
| 1997 | 750,000 | +3.4% | 32,000 | 23.44 |
| 1996 | 725,000 | +3.6% | 31,000 | 23.39 |
| 1995 | 700,000 | +2.2% | 29,000 | 24.14 |
| 1994 | 685,000 | +3.8% | 27,000 | 25.37 |
| 1993 | 660,000 | +1.5% | 25,000 | 26.40 |
| 1992 | 650,000 | — | 24,000 | 27.08 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 104 t USD 15,000
- Exporter rank
- 83 of 122
- Imports
- 50,562 t USD 34.6 m
- Importer rank
- 9 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of pumpkins and squash in Russia?
Russia produced 1.2 million t in 2024, 3.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of pumpkins and squash?
Russia ranked 4th 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 Russia changed?
It fell by 5.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. The record was 1.4 million t in 2015.
What is the yield of pumpkins and squash in Russia?
21.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.2 million t from 53,946 ha), against a world average of 15.4 t/ha.
Does Russia export or import pumpkins, squash and gourds?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 104 t (USD 15,000) and imports of 50,562 t (USD 34.6 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; the 2024 figure for Russia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.