SADC: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in SADC

The SADC cucumber and gherkin market surged to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in SADC

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were South Africa (X tons), Malawi (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Comoros lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Comoros (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in SADC dropped to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in SADC expanded slightly to X ha, with an increase of X% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported in SADC fell to X tons, remaining stable against 2022. Total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Namibia increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, cucumber and gherkin exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Namibia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Botswana (X tons) represented the main importer of cucumbers and gherkins, mixing up X% of total imports. Namibia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Swaziland (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Lesotho (X%). The following importers - Madagascar (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin imports into Botswana stood at X%. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Lesotho (X%), Swaziland (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Namibia (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Botswana (X p.p.), Lesotho (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.) and Mozambique (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa and Namibia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.

In Botswana, cucumber and gherkin imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform