Global Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2023

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the global cucumber and gherkin market, when its value decreased by -4.1% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +13.4% against 2016 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 81%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, accounting for 80% of total volume. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total production.

In China, cucumber and gherkin production expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+1.2% per year) and Russia (-0.2% per year).

The global average cucumber and gherkin yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, flattening at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 4.3%. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then contracted 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 worldwide; standing approx. at 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 2.8%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports

In 2021, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 65% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a 6.1% share of total exports. Afghanistan (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the United States (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +122.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin supplying countries worldwide were Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 65% share of global exports. Canada, the United States, Turkey, Greece, Belgium and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +83.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports

Global cucumber and gherkin imports was estimated at X tons in 2021, increasing by 2.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 7.8%. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the largest importers of cucumbers and gherkins, together making up 66% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +102.2%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 62% of global imports. Iraq, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Canada, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main importing countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +83.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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