Thailand: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Thailand

The Thai cucumber and gherkin market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Thailand

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 63%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Thailand shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 2.8%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Thailand totaled X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 3.8%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 105%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Thailand, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Myanmar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), fourfold. Cambodia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Myanmar stood at +181.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-0.4% per year) and Cambodia (+23.4% per year).

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Thailand, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Cambodia, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Myanmar stood at +136.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-4.2% per year) and Cambodia (+28.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 37%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cambodia (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Thailand

For the fifth year in a row, Thailand recorded growth in purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by 8.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 3,617% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 496%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Thailand, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +1.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Thailand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -13.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 804% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -14.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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