ECOWAS: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS cucumber and gherkin market fell sharply to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reduced remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Mali (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin production in Mali exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Mali stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in ECOWAS declined to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped 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 2023, the harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in ECOWAS fell modestly to X ha, which is down by X% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Senegal (X tons) was the largest exporter of cucumbers and gherkins in ECOWAS, mixing up X% of total export.

Senegal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) also remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in ECOWAS.

In Senegal, cucumber and gherkin exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Senegal.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Senegal amounted to X% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Senegal dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Cabo Verde (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Liberia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Mali (X tons) and Niger (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin imports into Senegal stood at X%. At the same time, Niger (X%), Liberia (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Niger emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Cabo Verde (X%) and Mali (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.), Liberia (X p.p.) and Niger (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Mali (X p.p.) and Cabo Verde (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in ECOWAS were Senegal ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Cabo Verde ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Liberia, Mali and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Niger, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform