MENA: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in MENA

The MENA's cucumber and gherkin market stood at $X in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in MENA

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin producing country in MENA, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iran (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in MENA reached X tons per ha, approximately equating 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in MENA; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in MENA

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports totaled $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) represented the major exporter of cucumbers and gherkins, creating X% of total exports. Iran (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Morocco (X tons) and Jordan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cucumbers and gherkins. At the same time, Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%), Iran (X%) and Jordan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Turkey and Morocco increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, imports of cucumbers and gherkins in MENA dropped modestly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iraq prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Qatar (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Israel (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Iraq was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bahrain (X%), Qatar (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Iraq (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Qatar (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

In Iraq, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform