Morocco: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan cucumber and gherkin market contracted markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -26.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Morocco

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 101% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Morocco contracted to X tons per ha, which is down by -10.8% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Morocco shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 21%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Morocco

Cucumber and gherkin exports from Morocco skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by 43% on 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 89%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Morocco, together comprising 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +70.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and Portugal ($X) were the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Morocco worldwide, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +73.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +66.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 France (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X kg of cucumbers and gherkins were imported into Morocco; picking up by 241% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 336%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X kg), Jordan (X kg) and Brazil (X kg) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Morocco, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Morocco, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled -6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (-37.5% per year) and Spain (-24.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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