Eastern Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian cucumber and gherkin market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production was China (X tons), accounting for 99% of total volume.

In China, cucumber and gherkin production expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5.2%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in Eastern Asia declined slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 1.6% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

For the fifth year in a row, Eastern Asia recorded decline in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, which decreased by -14.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main exporter of cucumbers and gherkins in Eastern Asia, achieving 100% of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of -8.2% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Eastern Asia.

In China, cucumber and gherkin exports increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 56% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +16.5% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 263% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Macao SAR (X tons), constituting a 6.3% share of total imports.

Hong Kong SAR was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of +19.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Macao SAR (+6.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Hong Kong SAR (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Macao SAR saw its share reduced by -9.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Eastern Asia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Macao SAR ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Hong Kong SAR stood at +29.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 import price increased by +117.4% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Macao SAR totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+8.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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