Uzbekistan: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek cucumber and gherkin market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -10% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -19.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production plummeted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 231% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Uzbekistan fell to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield remained 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 Uzbekistan declined to X ha in 2022, waning by -3.2% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period 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 2018 when the harvested area increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

Cucumber and gherkin exports from Uzbekistan contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -39.1% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 74%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), threefold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan stood at +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+42.2% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Russia ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Uzbekistan worldwide, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +54.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -50.1% to X kg. Overall, imports saw a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2,034%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 4,763%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X kg) was the main supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Uzbekistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran amounted to -42.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran stood at -32.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 128%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2017 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to +16.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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