South-Eastern Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian cucumber and gherkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Indonesia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Indonesia was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

The average cucumber and gherkin yield totaled X tons per ha in 2023, standing approx. at 2022. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in South-Eastern Asia reached X ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported in South-Eastern Asia; reducing by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Malaysia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Thailand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Malaysia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Malaysia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Thailand amounted to $X per ton.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported in South-Eastern Asia; growing by X% compared with 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Singapore (X tons) represented the major importer of cucumbers and gherkins, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of cucumbers and gherkins. At the same time, Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Malaysia increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

In Singapore, cucumber and gherkin imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform