Algeria: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Algeria

In 2022, the Algerian cucumber and gherkin market decreased by -1.3% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +2.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Algeria

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 249% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Algeria declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; 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 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Algeria expanded to X ha in 2022, surging by 1.7% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Algeria

Cucumber and gherkin exports from Algeria contracted rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -42.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 9,210%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 15,337% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Algeria, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), eightfold. France (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland amounted to +48.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+43.8% per year) and France (+13.4% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Algeria, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland stood at +37.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+0.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+56.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, after seven years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by 1.5% to X tons. In general, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 864% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 665% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Algeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +51.2%).

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Algeria were France ($X) and India ($X).

France, with a CAGR of +46.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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