New Zealand: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand 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 recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in New Zealand

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in New Zealand stood at X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in New Zealand; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from New Zealand

For the third consecutive year, New Zealand recorded decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Fiji (X tons), more than tenfold. French Polynesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (X% per year) and French Polynesia (X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by French Polynesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (X% per year) and French Polynesia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vanuatu ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vanuatu (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to New Zealand, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia totaled X%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform