Global Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size

The global cucumber and gherkin market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, comprising approx. 80% of total volume. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 2% share of total production.

In China, cucumber and gherkin production increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+0.8% per year) and Russia (-0.1% per year).

In 2022, the global average cucumber and gherkin yield shrank to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 5%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted 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 global cucumber and gherkin harvested area fell slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 1.8% against the previous year. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the major exporters of cucumbers and gherkinsin the world, together comprising 51% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Canada (7.7%). Turkey (X tons) and Greece (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +9.3%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin supplying countries worldwide were Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 67% share of global exports. Canada, Turkey and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +12.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 14%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -13.8% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the key importers of cucumbers and gherkins in 2022, recording near 23% and 19% of total imports, respectively. Iraq (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.7% share, followed by the UK (7.3%). The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +86.0%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 56% share of global imports. The Netherlands, Iraq, France, Poland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Russia and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +71.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($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 Czech Republic (+4.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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