Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Asia

The Asian cucumber and gherkin market totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 106% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, comprising approx. 90% of total volume. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +3.6%.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Asia fell modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 4.9%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in Asia declined modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported in Asia; shrinking by -9.9% compared with 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the largest exporter of cucumbers and gherkins, generating 38% of total exports. Afghanistan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by China (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 48% share of total exports. The following exporters - Jordan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) - each amounted to an 8% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Afghanistan (+91.1%), Uzbekistan (+7.2%) and Malaysia (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +91.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, China (-8.2%), Iran (-9.3%) and Jordan (-19.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Malaysia increased by +17, +16, +3.8 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 70% of total exports.

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +71.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 11%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported in Asia; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Iraq was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 51% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Singapore (X tons). All these countries together took near 30% share of total imports. The following importers - Kazakhstan (X tons), Georgia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - together made up 8.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin imports into Iraq stood at +40.2%. At the same time, Pakistan (+86.0%), Hong Kong SAR (+19.5%), Georgia (+7.2%), Kuwait (+5.4%) and Qatar (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +86.0% from 2012-2022. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-3.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Iraq, Pakistan and Hong Kong SAR increased by +47, +18 and +3.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Asia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 6.2% share.

In Iraq, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of +39.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+29.8% per year) and Pakistan (+71.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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