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India - Cucumbers And Gherkins - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Cucumber and Gherkin Price in India - 2023

Cucumber and Gherkin Price in India (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $564 per ton, increasing by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $768 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($862 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bhutan ($340 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber and Gherkin Price in India (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $5,075 per ton, with an increase of 481% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a resilient increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +6.8% per year.

Cucumber and Gherkin Exports in India

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -5.7% to 1.6K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 111%.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports amounted to $879K in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +67.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Export of Cucumber and Gherkin in India (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Arab Emirates	217	437	393	409	23.5%
Qatar	8.2	17.2	63.8	168	173.6%
Bhutan	2.0	1.9	47.8	128	300.0%
Kuwait	227	163	122	46.4	-41.1%
Bahrain	0.4	1.1	15.3	35.1	344.4%
Oman	2.1	1.8	10.6	31.5	146.6%
Saudi Arabia	2.5	4.9	12.5	26.9	120.8%
Spain	14.5	17.7	16.9	N/A	8.0%
Turkey	7.9	25.7	43.8	N/A	135.5%
Others	44.7	63.2	150	35.1	-7.7%
Total	525	733	876	879	18.7%

Top Export Markets for Cucumber and Gherkin from India in 2022:

United Arab Emirates (746.2 tons)
Bhutan (375.7 tons)
Qatar (194.5 tons)
Kuwait (57.8 tons)
Bahrain (49.7 tons)
Oman (47.7 tons)
Saudi Arabia (34.2 tons)

Cucumber and Gherkin Imports in India

For the third year in a row, India recorded decline in supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which decreased by -85.2% to 120 kg in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of -64% was in 2021.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined to $609 in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant decrease.

Import of Cucumber and Gherkin in India (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
South Korea	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.6	0%
Singapore	1.3	0.9	0.5	N/A	-38.0%
Oman	0.8	N/A	0.1	N/A	-64.6%
United Arab Emirates	28.7	0.8	N/A	N/A	-97.2%
Brazil	0.4	0.2	0.1	N/A	-50.0%
Others	N/A	N/A	0.1	N/A	0%
Total	31.1	1.9	0.7	0.6	-73.2%

Top Suppliers of Cucumber and Gherkin to India in 2022:

South Korea (120.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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FCL 397 - Cucumbers and gherkins

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India

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023