Southern Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Southern Asia

After five years of growth, the South Asian cucumber and gherkin market decreased by -1.7% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +60.4% against 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 32%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons), together accounting for 81% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 3.7%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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 shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 15%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -10.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 203% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. India (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of +91.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (+13.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Afghanistan (+89 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-36.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

In Afghanistan, cucumber and gherkin exports increased at an average annual rate of +71.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.8%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -12.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 535% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 273% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cucumber and gherkin imports in 2022 were Pakistan (X tons), together resulting at 99% of total import.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of +86.0% from 2012 to 2022. Pakistan (+33 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Southern Asia.

In Pakistan, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of +71.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Pakistan amounted to -8.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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