Southern Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2023, the South Asian cucumber and gherkin market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were India (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Southern Asia dropped to X tons per ha, declining by X% against 2022 figures. The yield figure 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced 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, the harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in Southern Asia dropped modestly to X ha, with a decrease of 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 somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2023, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Afghanistan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reached $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Pakistan dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Afghanistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Afghanistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Pakistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Afghanistan ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform