Central Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian cucumber and gherkin market fell modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Central Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 stood at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported in Central Asia fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, posted notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin exports from Uzbekistan stood at X%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Uzbekistan, cucumber and gherkin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the largest importer of cucumbers and gherkins, mixing up X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mongolia (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%). Tajikistan (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Mongolia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Turkmenistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Tajikistan increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, cucumber and gherkin imports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform