Philippines: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the Philippines

After two years of growth, the Philippine cucumber and gherkin market decreased by -1.3% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the Philippines

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 413% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in the Philippines reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year. 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 the Philippines; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 2.8%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from the Philippines

In 2019, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from the Philippines plummeted to X kg, shrinking by -82.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 15,843% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 81,119% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X kg) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from the Philippines, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by -15.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 409% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to 0.0% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2019, cucumber and gherkin imports into the Philippines plummeted to X kg, falling by -82.7% on 2018 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports contracted significantly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a dramatic decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X kg), Brazil (X kg) and Oman (X kg) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to the Philippines, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2018 to 2019, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +1.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to the Philippines, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 23% share.

From 2018 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+68.4% per year) and Oman (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 134% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a significant increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+65.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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