Africa: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Africa

The African cucumber and gherkin market stood at $X in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Africa

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Egypt (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Algeria, Mali, Tunisia and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In 2023, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Africa dropped modestly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the yield stood 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in Africa declined modestly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Africa

For the fourth year in a row, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Morocco prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Egypt (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Morocco, 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: Egypt (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported in Africa; rising by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Botswana (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the largest importers of cucumbers and gherkins in 2023, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Namibia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Libya (X%), Swaziland (X%), Lesotho (X%), South Africa (X%) and Mozambique (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in Africa were Mauritania ($X), Botswana ($X) and Libya ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Mauritania ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform