Saudi Arabia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi cucumber and gherkin market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 151%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Saudi Arabia declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Saudi Arabia declined modestly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, exports of cucumbers and gherkins from Saudi Arabia skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 190% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Saudi Arabia, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +58.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 39% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2014, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Saudi Arabia surged to X tons, picking up by 100% compared with 2013. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2014. In general, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2012 to 2014: its value increased at an average annual rate of +21.1% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), India (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2014, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Saudi Arabia were India ($X), Jordan ($X) and Lebanon ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Jordan, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2014, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 a decrease of -3.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+12.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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