Iran: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Iran

In 2023, the Iranian cucumber and gherkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Iran

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Iran shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Iran; picking up by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a deep downturn. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports declined to $X in 2023. In general, exports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Iran, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Iran

Cucumber and gherkin imports into Iran expanded to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports shrank modestly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to Iran, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Oman (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform