China: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in China

The Chinese cucumber and gherkin market reached $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a resilient expansion. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in China

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 134%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in China fell to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 5.3%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in China shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1.6%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from China

For the fifth year in a row, China recorded decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which decreased by -14.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum 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, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from China, accounting for a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mongolia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled -10.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mongolia (-9.4% per year) and Thailand (+52.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from China, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mongolia (-5.6% per year) and Thailand (+48.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 56% 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 the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($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 (+36.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,986%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,322% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to China, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to China were Turkey ($X) and Brazil ($X).

Turkey, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 118%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+85.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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