India: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in India

The Indian cucumber and gherkin market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in India

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 108%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in India dropped modestly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in India was estimated at X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 6.6%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -5.8% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 349% 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 somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 437% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Bhutan (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from India, together accounting for 85% of total exports. Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +90.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from India, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Bhutan, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +45.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+105.5% per year) and Bhutan (+36.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bhutan ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -85.3% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 839%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 734% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X kg) was the main supplier of cucumber and gherkin to India, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea was relatively modest.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to India.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 484% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed prominent growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +6.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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