Malaysia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian cucumber and gherkin market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 -5.8% against 2020 indices. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Malaysia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Malaysia declined to X tons per ha, which is down by -1.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield remained at a 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, the cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Malaysia amounted to X ha, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported from Malaysia; dropping by -8% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +39.6% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +2.9%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to +5.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 export price increased by +62.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to +2.2% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, imports of cucumbers and gherkins into Malaysia declined markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -30% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Malaysia, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to -1.9%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Malaysia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 72% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a modest expansion. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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