Middle East: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern cucumber and gherkin market contracted modestly to $X in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the Middle East

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production was Turkey (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

The average cucumber and gherkin yield totaled X tons per ha in 2023, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, 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 2023, the cucumber and gherkin harvested area in the Middle East contracted modestly to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) represented the major exporter of cucumbers and gherkins, generating X% of total exports. Iran (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Jordan (X%). Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cucumbers and gherkins. Saudi Arabia (X%), Iran (X%) and Jordan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Iran and Jordan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

In Turkey, cucumber and gherkin exports increased 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: Jordan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Cucumber and gherkin imports shrank slightly to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose slightly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Iraq dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Qatar (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. Israel (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Iraq 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, Bahrain (X%), Qatar (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Iraq (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Qatar, Kuwait and Israel saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

In Iraq, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform