Southern Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Southern Asia

For the sixth consecutive year, the South Asian cucumber and gherkin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield rose remarkably to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 expanded rapidly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, exports of cucumbers and gherkins in Southern Asia expanded modestly to X tons, increasing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Afghanistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Afghanistan, cucumber and gherkin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Pakistan dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Afghanistan (X tons) and Maldives (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Maldives (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Afghanistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Afghanistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Pakistan, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Maldives (X% per year) and Afghanistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Maldives (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform