Egypt: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian cucumber and gherkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Egypt

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 1,997% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Egypt reduced to X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.2%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Egypt; growing by 2.7% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -69.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Egypt, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Libya (X tons), fivefold. Maldives (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +18.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-13.2% per year) and Maldives (+31.4% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Egypt, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Maldives, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +21.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-11.0% per year) and Maldives (+34.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 export price increased by +44.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Maldives (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, cucumber and gherkin imports into Egypt declined dramatically to X kg, with a decrease of -43% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 343% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 936%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X kg) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to Egypt, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), fivefold. Brazil (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan stood at -35.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-34.7% per year) and Brazil (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Egypt, with a combined 97% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Morocco, which accounted for a further 2%.

Among the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +240.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +124.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 134%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+46.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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