What defines pumpkin and squash as a commodity?

Pumpkin and squash are fresh or chilled vegetables belonging to the Cucurbita species, classified together under HS Code 070993.

How should fresh pumpkin and squash be stored to maintain quality?

Keep the produce chilled at temperatures between 0 °C and 4 °C with high humidity, and protect it from direct sunlight and physical damage during transport and storage.

What are common processing methods for fresh pumpkin and squash?

Typical processing includes washing, sorting, cutting, and optional blanching before freezing, canning, or drying for value‑added products.

Pumpkin and Squash

Pumpkin and squash are fresh vegetables harvested from Cucurbita species. They are typically sold chilled to preserve quality.

Prices, specifications and international trade for pumpkin and squash under HS 070993.

Pumpkin and Squash Price

$1,128USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Pumpkin and Squash Historical Unit Values

Pumpkin and squash is quoted in USD/t at ESP. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Pumpkin and Squash Exports and Imports

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Spain led reported pumpkin and squash exports in 2025, at $535M.

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Pumpkin and Squash Facts and HS Code

Pumpkin and squash belongs to fresh vegetables within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 070993.

Pumpkin and Squash HS Code

Also known as	Courgette
Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Fresh vegetables — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	070993
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	ESP

Production & Handling

Processing steps for pumpkin and squash include Harvest, Field cleaning, Sorting.

Production and Storage

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Chilled
Processing steps	Harvest Field cleaning Sorting Cooling Bulk packaging

Uses & Risks

Pumpkin and squash is used in Fresh consumption, Food processing, and Seed utilization.

End Uses

Fresh consumption
Sold as fresh or chilled pumpkins and squash for direct culinary use.
Food processing
Converted into puree, canned products, or frozen vegetables.
Seed utilization
Seeds roasted or pressed for oil.

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industries	Retail fresh produce, Food manufacturing, Snack production
Leading origins	Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Italy, Russia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Squash vine borer PestHigh Larvae bore into stems and roots, causing wilting and loss of fruit on pumpkin and squash crops.	Pest	High	Implement crop rotation, monitor early growth stages, and apply targeted biological controls such as Bacillus thuringiensis.
Powdery mildew DiseaseMedium Fungal infection that appears as a white powder on leaves and fruit, reducing marketable yield of pumpkin and squash.	Disease	Medium	Use resistant varieties, ensure good air circulation, and apply approved fungicides when conditions are humid.
Chilling injury during storage LogisticsMedium Exposure to temperatures below 50 °F damages skin and shortens shelf life of winter squash and pumpkins.	Logistics	Medium	Maintain storage temperatures above 70 °F during curing and avoid rapid temperature drops in transport.

Pumpkin and Squash Questions

What defines pumpkin and squash as a commodity?: Pumpkin and squash are fresh or chilled vegetables belonging to the Cucurbita species, classified together under HS Code 070993.
How should fresh pumpkin and squash be stored to maintain quality?: Keep the produce chilled at temperatures between 0 °C and 4 °C with high humidity, and protect it from direct sunlight and physical damage during transport and storage.
What are common processing methods for fresh pumpkin and squash?: Typical processing includes washing, sorting, cutting, and optional blanching before freezing, canning, or drying for value‑added products.