Asia-Pacific: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific cucumber and gherkin market amounted to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 126%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, comprising approx. 97% of total volume.

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

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Asia-Pacific shrank to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 5.2%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined modestly 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 harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in Asia-Pacific reduced modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 1.5%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

Cucumber and gherkin exports shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -11.3% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 45%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the main exporters of cucumbers and gherkins in Asia-Pacific, together recording near 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), creating a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +91.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +6.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Afghanistan (+71.7% per year) and Malaysia (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported in Asia-Pacific; increasing by 6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 61%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Pakistan represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 56% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons). All these countries together held near 42% share of total imports. Macao SAR (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of +86.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+19.5%) and Macao SAR (+6.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Pakistan (+55 p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (+8.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Malaysia and Singapore saw its share reduced by -18.3% and -43% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Singapore ($X), together comprising 91% of total imports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +71.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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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