India: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2022

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in India

In 2021, the Indian cucumber and gherkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in India

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in India declined slightly to X tons per ha, reducing by less than X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of less than X% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in India; increasing by less than X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from India, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bhutan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Qatar (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bhutan (+X% per year) and Qatar (+X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumber and gherkin exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bhutan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+X% per year) and Bhutan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bhutan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Maldives (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -X% to X kg. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Singapore (X kg) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to India, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Singapore exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X kg), fourfold. Oman (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Singapore totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Oman (-X% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Singapore totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Oman (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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