In Ukraine, the demand for muscat pumpkin, as well as varieties for processing, is growing

The average price of pumpkins at the Shuvar wholesale market in Lviv, Ukraine, has increased by 40% compared to last year, reaching UAH 35/kg. This surge is attributed to higher demand and favorable weather conditions, particularly in Transcarpathia and other key production regions. Both large agricultural enterprises and small farms are contributing to the supply of pumpkins and pumpkin seeds, which are popular for their health benefits and use in various products. The market is seeing a rise in demand for both decorative and edible pumpkins, with Transcarpathia focusing on table pumpkins, Odesa and Kherson regions specializing in pumpkin seeds, and Volyn and Rivne regions supplying organic products.

At the Shuvar wholesale market in Lviv, the average price of a pumpkin reached UAH 35/kg, which is 40% more compared to the same period last year, when the price was UAH 25/kg. This was reported by Tetyana Popovych, head of the market's marketing department. "Several types of pumpkins are sold on the market, among which the most popular for cooking is muscat pumpkin, as well as hard and soft varieties. On the eve of Halloween, the demand for decorative pumpkins used for decorations increases. Pumpkins are also actively sold for processing, in particular for the production of oil and seeds," said Popovych. The growth of pumpkin cultivation this year is due to the increased demand for healthy food and stable weather conditions in the key production regions — in Transcarpathia, in the western and southern regions of Ukraine. Demand for table pumpkins and pumpkin seeds continues to grow, especially among consumers who prefer healthy, seasonal produce. Pumpkin seeds are popular as a ...