Asia-Pacific: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific cucumber and gherkin market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin producing country in Asia-Pacific, accounting for X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled X%.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in Asia-Pacific expanded to X ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

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

In China, cucumber and gherkin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, cucumber and gherkin imports in Asia-Pacific totaled X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) was the key importer of cucumbers and gherkins, achieving X% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Singapore (X%) and Malaysia (X%).

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Pakistan (X p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Malaysia and Singapore saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform