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Cucumbers and gherkins market in China

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, production of cucumbers and gherkins in China increased by 4.0% to over 70 million tonnes. This growth was supported by the development of the facility-based cucumber industry, where unified management models and technical upgrades improved yields and efficiency. The following year, output declined by 3.8%, bringing volumes back near 2018 levels.

A gradual recovery began in 2021, aided by national policies from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs that modernized farming and strengthened the agricultural product distribution system. In 2022, regulatory simplifications for licensing cold dishes such as '拍黄瓜' (smashed cucumber) in the catering sector stimulated demand, while the expansion of vegetable cultivation areas—especially in major producing regions like Shandong—boosted supply. These measures helped maintain production around 68–69 million tonnes through 2023, marking a period of market stabilization.

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 China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

China was one of the world's top producers of cucumbers and gherkins from 2017 to 2020, consistently ranking first in production volume.

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, China's production of cucumbers and gherkins declined. In 2020, production reached 67 699 thousand tonnes, down 3.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 3.9%, averaging 1.3% annually. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 70 339 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 4.0% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	4.0%	(3.8%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from China

Exports in kind, t

China's exports of cucumbers and gherkins declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 45 437 tonnes, marking a sharp decrease of 32.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 43.7%, averaging a 17.4% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	(10.9%)	(32.6%)	(17.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong and Russia dominated China's export structure for cucumbers and gherkins in volume terms, with other countries accounting for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, China's export value for cucumbers and gherkins declined. In 2020, exports reached 47 729 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial drop of 24.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 2.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 63 326 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase of 19.0% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.0%	14.7%	(24.6%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong and Russia together accounted for 96.5% of China's total export value for cucumbers and gherkins, with smaller markets making up the rest.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to China

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest volume occurred in 2020 at 1 tonne, while the highest was recorded in 2019 at 12 tonnes, representing a 17-fold difference. In 2020, imports dropped by 94.3% year-over-year. The largest annual increase of 483.2% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	483.2%	182.8%	(94.3%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada accounted for virtually all of China's import volume for cucumbers and gherkins, with a 100.0% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values experienced notable volatility. The lowest value was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 72 thousand US dollars, representing a 61-fold difference. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 4 thousand US dollars, indicating an intense reduction of 93.8% compared to 2019. The largest annual increase of 2,018.6% was recorded in 2018.

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