Australia and Oceania: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The cucumber and gherkin market in Australia and Oceania rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 95% of total volume. It was followed by Fiji (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia amounted to +8.5%.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Australia and Oceania contracted to X tons per ha, waning by -5.9% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin yield increased by +95.4% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 cucumber and gherkin harvested area shrank to X ha in 2022, dropping by -7.8% compared with the previous year. The total harvested area indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin harvested area increased by +61.7% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Cucumber and gherkin exports fell sharply to X tons in 2022, reducing by -39.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +98.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 58%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons), together reaching 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of -3.1%).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled +4.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.7%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -33.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Marshall Islands was the main importer of cucumbers and gherkins in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 43% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), Nauru (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons) and Tokelau (X tons), together comprising a 46% share of total imports. The following importers - Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Palau (X tons) - together made up 5.1% of total imports.

Marshall Islands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of +68.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tokelau (+57.1%), Palau (+37.4%) and Nauru (+14.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, New Zealand (-11.2%), New Caledonia (-18.3%) and Papua New Guinea (-26.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Marshall Islands, Nauru, Tokelau and Palau increased by +43, +12, +5.5 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X), Marshall Islands ($X) and Nauru ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Marshall Islands, with a CAGR of +48.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 6.7% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palau (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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