Africa: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Africa

The African cucumber and gherkin market amounted to $X in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Africa

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Egypt (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Algeria, Mali, Tunisia and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area dropped to X ha in 2023, approximately reflecting 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Africa

For the fourth year in a row, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Morocco prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Morocco increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Morocco, cucumber and gherkin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Africa

Cucumber and gherkin imports soared to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports stood at $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a moderate increase 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mauritania was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Botswana (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Senegal (X%) and Namibia (X%). The following importers - Swaziland (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Libya (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Mauritania increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Senegal (X%), Mozambique (X%), Lesotho (X%), Swaziland (X%), South Africa (X%) and Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Libya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mauritania and Senegal increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in Africa were Mauritania ($X), Botswana ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform