Global Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size

In 2023, the global 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, saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share of total production. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

The global average cucumber and gherkin yield reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then declined 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 global cucumber and gherkin harvested area dropped modestly to X ha in 2023, approximately mirroring 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports

In 2023, global cucumber and gherkin exports expanded slightly to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports rose notably to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico represented the key exporter of cucumbers and gherkins in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Mexico increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Canada (X%) and Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (X p.p.) and Canada (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2023, the share of Spain (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (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 supplying countries worldwide were Mexico ($X), Spain ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Canada, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports

Global cucumber and gherkin imports fell dramatically to X tons in 2023, reducing by X% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) represented the major importers of cucumbers and gherkins, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), France (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform