Qatar: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2023

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Qatar

After three years of growth, the Qatari cucumber and gherkin market decreased by -21.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Qatar

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,734%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Qatar shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, with a decrease of -2.6% against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 513%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then shrank modestly 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, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Qatar; with a decrease of -5.9% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 45% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2017, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by 0% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. The exports peaked in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, exports showed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. The exports peaked in 2017 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Qatar, with a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain (X tons), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iran was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Iran was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2017 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (-5.1%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, imports of cucumbers and gherkins into Qatar dropped to X tons, falling by -13.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -22.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 40%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) was the main supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Qatar, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled +107.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+35.4% per year) and Jordan (-38.1% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Qatar, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran stood at +50.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+21.6% per year) and Jordan (-32.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -13.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 42%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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