Ghana: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian cucumber and gherkin market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -9.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Ghana

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production contracted rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 89%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Ghana reduced modestly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood 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 Ghana amounted to X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -2% to X kg. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,077% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,140%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Ghana, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+93.5% per year) and Finland (+115.4% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Ghana, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+139.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+30.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 84%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Finland (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 296%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 255% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Ghana, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of +112.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Ghana, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +30.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+101.8% per year) and Egypt (+29.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+111.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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