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Cucumbers and gherkins market in ASEAN

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"ASEAN" region includes following countries:

Brunei Darussalam

Vietnam

Indonesia

Cambodia

Laos

Malaysia

Myanmar

Singapore

Thailand

the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The ASEAN market for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins showed a variable trajectory from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 714 thousand tonnes in 2018, the market volume expanded to 737 thousand tonnes in 2019, then saw a modest contraction to 726 thousand tonnes in 2020.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching its highest point of 763 thousand tonnes. This peak was followed by a two-year downturn, with the volume decreasing to 751 thousand tonnes in 2022 and then to 722 thousand tonnes in 2023, ending the period below the initial level.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in ASEAN
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in ASEAN in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cucumbers and gherkins in ASEAN

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

ASEAN's production of cucumbers and gherkins has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 734.9 thousand tonnes, showing little change compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	3.3%	0.3%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of cucumbers and gherkins in ASEAN was valued at 792.0 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 3.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 7.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.4%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 0.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	(0.4%)	3.7%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from ASEAN

Exports in kind, t

ASEAN's exports of cucumbers and gherkins have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 9 845 tonnes, which is 2.3% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 11.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	0.7%	2.3%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, ASEAN's exports of cucumbers and gherkins reached 10 610 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.8% gain compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 15.9%, with an average annual rate of 5.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 12.8%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	(2.8%)	5.8%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong was the largest destination for ASEAN's cucumber and gherkin exports in value terms, accounting for 0.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to ASEAN

Imports in kind, t

ASEAN's imports of cucumbers and gherkins have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported approximately 988 tonnes, which is a sharp fall of 92.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 93.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 59.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	(0.8%)	(92.9%)	(59.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China consistently held the largest share of ASEAN's cucumber and gherkin imports in volume terms, at 0.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, ASEAN's imports of cucumbers and gherkins totaled 15 727 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate gain of 7.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.7%, with an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 605 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(6.6%)	7.7%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for ASEAN's cucumber and gherkin imports in value terms was diverse. India, China, and Australia together accounted for only 4.9% of total flows, with shares of 1.7%, 1.7%, and 1.5% respectively, while the remaining 95.1% came from many other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io