Qatar: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari cucumber and gherkin market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Qatar

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 925%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Qatar contracted to X tons per ha, declining by -7.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 201%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 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, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Qatar; growing by 24% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Qatar

Cucumber and gherkin exports from Qatar amounted to X tons in 2017, almost unchanged from 2016. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked in 2017 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports totaled $X in 2017. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2017 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Qatar, with a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain (X tons), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iran was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iran was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2017 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (-5.1%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Qatar contracted to X tons, declining by -8.8% against 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -30.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 82%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Qatar, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran totaled +76.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+25.9% per year) and Jordan (-26.1% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Qatar, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran amounted to +33.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+16.2% per year) and Jordan (-25.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 decreased by -18.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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