Pakistan: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani cucumber and gherkin market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -8.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Pakistan

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reduced remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 75%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Pakistan reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Pakistan reached X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 6.2% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from Pakistan skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 39% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 888%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 566%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Pakistan, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Pakistan, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tajikistan totaled +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (+28.1% per year) and Kazakhstan (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Tajikistan (-5.9%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Pakistan

After eight years of growth, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -12.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 1,471%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2,101% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) was the main supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Pakistan, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Afghanistan stood at +86.7%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Afghanistan stood at +71.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to -8.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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