South-Eastern Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian cucumber and gherkin market dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Indonesia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, accounting for 61% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Indonesia amounted to -1.1%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Thailand (-2.2% per year) and Malaysia (+0.4% per year).

The average cucumber and gherkin yield declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield attained 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.

In 2022, the cucumber and gherkin harvested area in South-Eastern Asia declined slightly to X ha, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported in South-Eastern Asia shrank to X tons, dropping by -7% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 28%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.6% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 17%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Malaysia dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), making up a 5.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin exports from Malaysia stood at +2.9%. At the same time, Thailand (+14.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +14.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Thailand (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (-2.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

In Malaysia, cucumber and gherkin exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 19%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Thailand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+2.2%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported in South-Eastern Asia; reducing by -15.6% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X tons) was the major importer of cucumbers and gherkins, achieving 72% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), mixing up a 26% share of total imports.

Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of cucumbers and gherkins. Malaysia (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Singapore (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (-2.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Singapore totaled +2.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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