United Arab Emirates: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The cucumber and gherkin market in the United Arab Emirates declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons per ha, growing by 32% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 the United Arab Emirates fell significantly to X ha, with a decrease of -27.1% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 183%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Cucumber and gherkin exports from the United Arab Emirates reached X tons in 2022, with an increase of 4.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 197%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 439% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -43.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 82%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Maldives (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, cucumber and gherkin imports into the United Arab Emirates contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -5.6% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan amounted to -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+3.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.4% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan amounted to -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+7.4% per year) and India (+15.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 import price increased by +77.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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