South Africa: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in South Africa

The South African cucumber and gherkin market totaled $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in South Africa

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in South Africa contracted to X tons per ha in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell slightly 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.

In 2023, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in South Africa; picking up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2023, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from South Africa shrank to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X tons), twofold. Lesotho (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Botswana amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Botswana stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Zimbabwe ($X per ton) and Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per ton) and Swaziland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2023, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Namibia (X tons) was the main supplier of cucumber and gherkin to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Swaziland (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Namibia totaled X%.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Namibia amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform