Libya: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Libya

The Libyan cucumber and gherkin market was estimated at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 8%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Libya

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 11%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Libya stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 1.8% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Libya; stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 10%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -1% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 6.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 11%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Libya, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia amounted to -6.9%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Tunisia amounted to -8.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tunisia amounted to -1.2% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Libya

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -25.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 528% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 517% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Libya.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +45.7%).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Libya, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin import price increased by +24.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+6.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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