Eastern Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian cucumber and gherkin market expanded modestly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, comprising approx. X% of total volume.

In China, cucumber and gherkin production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area shrank modestly to X ha in 2023, approximately equating the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, leveling off in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2023, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins were finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from China (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Eastern Asia.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2023, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Macao SAR (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports.

Hong Kong SAR was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Macao SAR (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Hong Kong SAR increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Macao SAR ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Hong Kong SAR, cucumber and gherkin imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin import price increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Macao SAR stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform