China: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2023

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in China

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Chinese cucumber and gherkin market, when its value decreased by -4.9% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in China

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 134%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in China contracted modestly to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, 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 2021, the harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in China dropped to X ha, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from China

For the fourth consecutive year, China recorded decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which decreased by -3.6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from China, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mongolia (X tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled -7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-9.5% per year) and Mongolia (-10.6% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumber and gherkin exports from China, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 29% share of total exports. It was followed by Macao SAR, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +24.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-0.8% per year) and Macao SAR (+9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+34.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -5.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 4,952%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,322% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to China, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X kg), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada totaled +16.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (0.0% per year) and Brazil (-13.3% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to China, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada amounted to +26.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (0.0% per year) and Brazil (-27.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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