China: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in China

In 2023, the Chinese cucumber and gherkin market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in China

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production dropped significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in China contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining stable against 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in China dropped modestly to X ha in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, leveling off in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from China

In 2023, after five years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. Macao SAR lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Macao SAR (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Russia ($X) and Mongolia ($X) constituted the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from China worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into China

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X kg in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell significantly to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Brazil (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X kg), fourfold. Oman (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Canada ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to China, together accounting for X% of total imports. Oman lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform