Bangladesh: Cucumber And Gherkin Market Overview 2021

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi cucumber and gherkin market expanded markedly to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Bangladesh

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Bangladesh expanded slightly to X tonnes per ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, cucumber and gherkin yield increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Bangladesh; picking up by X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

For the third year in a row, Bangladesh recorded decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2017 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tonnes) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Bangladesh, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-X% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cucumber and gherkin exports from Bangladesh, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2019, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Bangladesh surged to X tonnes, jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports surged to $X in 2019. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) and Singapore (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Bangladesh, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Singapore (+X% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Bangladesh, together comprising X% of total imports.

Singapore (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per tonne), while the price for the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cucumbers and gherkins in the world?

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China (58M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin consumption, accounting for 75% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Iran (2.3M tonnes), more than tenfold. Turkey (1.8M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 2.4% share.

What are the largest producers of cucumbers and gherkins in the world?

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China (58M tonnes) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin producing country worldwide, accounting for 75% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (2.3M tonnes), more than tenfold. Turkey (1.9M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cucumbers and gherkins to Bangladesh?

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In value terms, Singapore ($2.7K) and the United Arab Emirates ($1.9K) were the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Bangladesh, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cucumbers and gherkins from Bangladesh?

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In value terms, Qatar ($220K) emerged as the key foreign market for cucumber and gherkin exports from Bangladesh, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belarus ($39K), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 6.1% share.

What is the average export price for cucumbers and gherkins in Bangladesh?

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In 2019, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $1,430 per tonne, growing by 4.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cucumbers and gherkins in Bangladesh?

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In 2019, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $1,184 per tonne, shrinking by -32.7% against the previous year.