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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Egypt

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Cucumber and gherkin production in Egypt expanded significantly from 366.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 566.2 thousand tons in 2019. This surge was supported by rising consumer demand driven by urbanization and population growth, alongside increased state investments in food security and the adoption of advanced cold-chain technologies to preserve perishable goods. After a contraction to 443.1 thousand tons in 2020, the market recovered to 490.9 thousand tons in 2021 and reached a peak of 593.6 thousand tons in 2022.

The market volume declined to 492.9 thousand tons in 2023. During the latter part of the period, the market environment was shaped by broader state efforts to localize production and reduce import dependency, as well as economic challenges including high public debt and inflationary pressures which affected consumer purchasing power.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Egypt
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt 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 Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt 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 Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt 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 Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt 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 Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt 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 Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt 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 Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt 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 Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt 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 Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt 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 Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt 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 Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt 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 Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt 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 Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt 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 Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt ranked 14th globally in cucumber and gherkin production.

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Egypt produced 443.5 thousand tons of cucumbers and gherkins, marking a significant 21.7% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 12.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 366.7 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 566.2 thousand tons. The largest year-over-year increase was in 2019, when production surged by 54.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	54.4%	(21.7%)	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of cucumber and gherkin production in Egypt was 477.4 million US dollars, down 17.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 9.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 394.0 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 580.6 million US dollars. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with a 47.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.8%)	47.3%	(17.8%)	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Egypt's cucumber and gherkin exports rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 396.4 tons, representing a 62.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 52.9%, with an average annual decline of 22.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 244.7 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 50.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.9%)	(50.0%)	62.0%	(22.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Libya, the United Kingdom, and Canada—collectively accounted for 72.9% of Egypt's total cucumber and gherkin exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. The value peaked in 2017 and reached its lowest point in 2019, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of cucumber and gherkin exports from Egypt was 426.7 thousand US dollars, up 70.0% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 250.9 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 52.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(43.7%)	(52.3%)	70.0%	(23.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Libya (33.7% of export value), the United Kingdom (28.8%), and Canada (10.3%) were the primary buyers of Egyptian cucumbers and gherkins, together representing 72.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt's cucumber and gherkin imports were entirely dependent on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 100.0% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, imports of cucumbers and gherkins to Egypt were almost exclusively sourced from the United Kingdom, with its share reaching 100.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io