Hong Kong SAR, China: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, the Hong Kong cucumber and gherkin market increased by 301% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 394% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Hong Kong SAR reduced slightly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 4.6%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Hong Kong SAR; flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from Hong Kong SAR declined to X tons, with a decrease of -9% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 488% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 124% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Macao SAR (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Macao SAR stood at +4.9%.

In value terms, Macao SAR ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Macao SAR totaled +6.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 398% against the previous year. The export price 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 Macao SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Macao SAR amounted to +1.7% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 346% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed buoyant 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. In general, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Hong Kong SAR, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +20.0%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +34.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 42%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, 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 +12.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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