Middle East: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern cucumber and gherkin market declined modestly to $X in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the Middle East

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin producing country in the Middle East, 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. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Turkey, cucumber and gherkin production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. 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 amounted to X tons per ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. 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%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in the Middle East; flattening at the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, overseas shipments 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, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporter of cucumbers and gherkins in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. 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. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Turkey increased by X percentage points. 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.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at X%. 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

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 modestly to X tons in 2023, declining by X% against 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iraq (X tons) represented the key importer of cucumbers and gherkins, constituting X% of total imports. Qatar (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Israel (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin imports into Iraq stood at X%. At the same time, Oman (X%), Bahrain (X%), Qatar (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Iraq (X p.p.), Bahrain (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Iraq amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Qatar ($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