Ethiopia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian cucumber and gherkin market stood at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Ethiopia stood at X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2.7%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Ethiopia was estimated at X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 5.7%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from Ethiopia dropped to X tons, which is down by -11.5% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Djibouti stood at +6.2%.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Djibouti stood at +6.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Djibouti amounted to +0.6% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, imports of cucumbers and gherkins into Ethiopia dropped notably to X kg, waning by -36.5% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 269% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 262% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Ethiopia, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at -7.2%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Ethiopia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa amounted to -9.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 26%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform