Kuwait: Cucumber And Gherkin Market Overview 2021

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Kuwait

In 2019, the Kuwaiti cucumber and gherkin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Kuwait

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Kuwait expanded sharply to X tonnes per ha, surging by X% compared with 2018. In general, the yield showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield failed to regain the momentum. 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 Kuwait; which is down by -X% against 2018 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2019, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from Kuwait amounted to X kg, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2018. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to No country was relatively modest.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2019, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, imports posted a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Jordan (X tonnes) was the main supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Jordan amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Jordan amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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The country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin consumption was China (58M tonnes), comprising approx. 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (1.8M tonnes), with a 2.4% share.

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

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The country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production was China (58M tonnes), 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 Kuwait?

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In value terms, Jordan ($4.8M) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Kuwait, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($277K), with a 5.4% share of total imports.

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

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The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $594 per tonne in 2019, waning by -19.1% against the previous year.