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Premium GWS kernels, Snow White, and Styrian pumpkin seeds from China, Austria, and Bulgaria for European buyers.
Pumpkin seeds are one of the fastest-growing seed categories in Europe, driven by demand for plant-based protein, healthy snacking, and superfood ingredients. China supplies over 60% of global production, with Austria's Styria region producing the world's most premium pumpkin seed oil. Corsodoro connects European manufacturers, retailers, and food service companies with certified pumpkin seed suppliers - offering GWS (Grown Without Shell) kernels, Snow White in-shell seeds, and Styrian varieties in raw, roasted, and processed forms.
Pumpkin seeds are available in multiple varieties and processed forms. GWS kernels are the standard for European food manufacturing and snacking.
| Variety / Form | Description | Size Grade | Typical Use | Indicative Price (EUR/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWS Raw Kernels | Shine Skin, green kernels, no shell | AA / A / B | Bakery, snacking, salad toppings, trail mixes | 4.00 – 8.00 |
| GWS Roasted | Dry-roasted green kernels | AA / A / B | Snacking, salad bars, food service, retail packs | 5.00 – 9.00 |
| GWS Roasted & Salted | Roasted with sea salt | AA / A | Retail snacking, bar snacks, vending | 5.50 – 9.50 |
| Snow White (In-Shell) | Large white-shelled seeds | 11cm / 12cm / 13cm+ | In-shell snacking, roasted snacks, Middle Eastern markets | 3.00 – 5.00 |
| Lady Nail | Long, narrow, dark-striped shell | Various | In-shell snacking, ethnic food markets | 3.00 – 5.00 |
| Styrian Kernels | Dark green, hull-less, high oil content | Premium | Pumpkin seed oil, premium snacking, gourmet | 8.00 – 14.00 |
Prices are indicative CIF European port and vary based on origin, size grade, season, and volume. Chinese GWS prices are highly seasonal - lowest at harvest (Oct–Nov). Contact us for a current quote.
Corsodoro maintains direct relationships with pumpkin seed processors and exporters across the world's leading production regions.
China is the world's largest pumpkin seed producer and exporter, with Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Xinjiang, and Gansu as key growing regions. GWS (Shine Skin) and Snow White are the primary export varieties. China offers the widest range of sizes and forms at competitive prices. September–October harvest. BRC and HACCP certified processors available, with quality improving year on year.
Austria's Styria region produces the world's most premium pumpkin seeds - the Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca, a naturally hull-less variety with dark green kernels and intense nutty flavour. Styrian pumpkin seed oil holds PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status. September–October harvest. Prices reflect limited supply and strong regional brand identity. EU Organic certification widely available.
Bulgaria is an emerging European origin for pumpkin seeds, offering shorter supply chains and EU-origin product for buyers who prefer European sourcing. GWS varieties are the primary production. September–October harvest. EU compliance is built-in, and organic certification is increasingly available. A strategic alternative to Chinese supply for European buyers.
Ukraine is a significant pumpkin seed producer with exports focused on GWS kernels and in-shell seeds. The southern and central regions offer good growing conditions. September–October harvest. Competitive pricing and improving quality standards. Supply chain logistics have stabilised with alternative routing through western Ukrainian ports and overland transport.
All Corsodoro pumpkin seed supply chains are backed by internationally recognised food safety and sustainability certifications. We match your specific certification requirements with verified suppliers.
BRC Global Standards
IFS Food
HACCP
EU Organic
Fairtrade
Organic pumpkin seeds are available from Austria (Styrian), China, and Bulgaria. European-origin organic seeds (Austria, Bulgaria) are particularly in demand for short supply chain and provenance requirements. All processing partners hold BRC or HACCP certification as a minimum. Learn more about our certification standards →
All major pumpkin seed origins share a similar Northern Hemisphere harvest window (Sep–Oct). New-crop supply arrives at European ports from November.
Processed pumpkin seed kernels are available year-round from warehoused stock. Chinese GWS kernels are most competitively priced immediately after harvest (October–December). Prices typically increase through the year as stocks deplete. Forward contracting is recommended for large-volume buyers seeking price certainty.
GWS (Grown Without Shell) pumpkin seeds, also called Shine Skin, are the most widely traded variety globally. They produce green kernels naturally without a hard shell, making mechanical hulling easy and efficient. GWS kernels are the standard for European food manufacturing, snacking, and bakery. Snow White pumpkin seeds have a distinctive bright white shell and are primarily sold in-shell as a snack product, especially popular in Middle Eastern and Asian markets. Snow White seeds are larger and have a milder flavour than GWS kernels.
Styrian pumpkin seed oil is a premium, dark green oil produced from Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca - a hull-less pumpkin seed variety native to the Styria region of Austria. It has a distinctive nutty, intense flavour and is used as a finishing oil for salads, soups, and desserts. Styrian pumpkin seed oil holds PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status in the EU. It commands premium prices of EUR 20–40/litre wholesale due to limited production and strong regional identity.
GWS pumpkin seed kernels are graded by size: AA grade (top size, longest kernels, premium retail), A grade (standard commercial size, most traded), and B grade (smaller kernels, food manufacturing and ingredient use). Size is measured by kernel length and width. AA grade kernels are typically 12mm+ in length. All grades are available in raw and roasted forms. Size grade significantly affects pricing, with AA commanding a EUR 1–2/kg premium over B grade.
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