Asia-Pacific: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific cucumber and gherkin market stood at $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production was China (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled X%.

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Asia-Pacific contracted to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced 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.

In 2023, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Asia-Pacific; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, leveling off in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) represented the largest exporters of cucumbers and gherkins in 2023, recording approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

In China, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Pakistan (X tons) represented the main importer of cucumbers and gherkins, generating X% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Singapore (X%) and Malaysia (X%). Macao SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (X%), Macao SAR (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Pakistan and Hong Kong SAR increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Singapore ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform