Australia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Australia

The Australian cucumber and gherkin market rose slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Australia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 171%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Australia dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -5.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +101.5% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs 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.

In 2022, the cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Australia fell to X ha, dropping by -8.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +76.8% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, exports of cucumbers and gherkins from Australia dropped dramatically to X tons, waning by -50.5% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Australia, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled +40.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-3.5% per year) and Singapore (+4.0% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Australia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +51.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+10.9% per year) and New Zealand (-6.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Australia

Cucumber and gherkin imports into Australia stood at X kg in 2017, approximately equating 2016 figures. Overall, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports stood at $X in 2017. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Imports peaked in 2017 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2017, France (X kg) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Australia, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand (X kg), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +63.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-83.1% per year) and South Africa (-88.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Australia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +107.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-75.4% per year) and South Africa (-71.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2017, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2017 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+143.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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