Central Asia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian cucumber and gherkin market rose to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Central Asia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, 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 2023, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Central Asia; flattening at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Cucumber and gherkin exports stood at X tons in 2023, rising by X% compared with 2022. In general, exports recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin supplying countries in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X).

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main importer of cucumbers and gherkins, generating X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mongolia (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%). Tajikistan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%), Turkmenistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Mongolia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.), Turkmenistan (X p.p.) and Tajikistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Mongolia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, cucumber and gherkin imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform