Sudan: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Sudan

In 2022, the Sudanese cucumber and gherkin market decreased by -0.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Sudan

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 608% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Sudan contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 571%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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 Sudan; waning by -2.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 harvested area increased by +82.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 31% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Sudan

Cucumber and gherkin exports from Sudan declined slightly to X tons in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 3,953% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5,720%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Sudan, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled +36.0%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Sudan, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +36.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+31.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Sudan

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -0.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 10,123%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 6,834% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to -27.3%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Sudan, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at -32.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-6.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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