GCC: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in GCC

The GCC cucumber and gherkin market reached $X in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in GCC

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

In 2023, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in GCC shrank to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell slightly 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area dropped to X ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% on 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2023, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported in GCC expanded remarkably to X tons, increasing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Oman (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin exports from Saudi Arabia stood at X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Oman (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2023, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. 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 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Qatar (X tons) represented the largest importer of cucumbers and gherkins, creating X% of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kuwait (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Oman (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Qatar ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Bahrain and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 GCC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform