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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Malaysia saw significant expansion from 2018 to 2023, with volume growing from 75.6 thousand tonnes to 105.2 thousand tonnes. After a sharp rise to 93.3 thousand tonnes in 2019, the market experienced a two-year dip before rebounding strongly in 2022 and 2023.

Growth in 2022 was supported by the Sales Tax (Goods Exempted From Tax) Order which removed the sales tax on fresh cucumbers and gherkins, making them more affordable. Consumer shift towards healthy eating and organic produce, along with innovations in convenient packaging, further stimulated demand.

In 2023, production efficiency improved through the adoption of hydroponic and vertical farming techniques. Major players like Farm Fresh expanded their offerings, while consumer preference for locally sourced and organic products continued to drive market segmentation and value growth.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malaysia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cucumbers and gherkins, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Malaysia's production of cucumbers and gherkins has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 96.4 thousand tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 5.1% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production actually increased by 13.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The peak was reached in 2019, with 103.4 thousand tonnes, when production saw its largest increase of 21.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	(1.8%)	(5.1%)	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of cucumbers and gherkins production in Malaysia fell in 2021. Output was valued at 47 629 thousand US dollars, representing a measured drop of 9.0% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value increased by 39.3%, equating to an average annual rate of 11.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 52 355 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 33.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.5%	14.6%	(9.0%)	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Malaysia's exports of cucumbers and gherkins rebounded in 2021. Export volume totalled 22 645 tonnes, up by 14.9% from the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.8%. The lowest point was in 2020, with 19 710 tonnes, when exports saw their largest decline of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.1%)	(11.9%)	14.9%	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia's cucumbers and gherkins exports were almost entirely directed to Singapore, which accounted for 99.8% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Malaysia's exports of cucumbers and gherkins in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 11 194 thousand US dollars, rising by 10.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 13.2%, with an average annual rate of 4.2%. The minimum was recorded in 2019 at 9 890 thousand US dollars, though the decline that year was negligible.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.0%)	2.8%	10.1%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Singapore dominated Malaysia's cucumbers and gherkins exports in value, capturing 99.2% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Malaysia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decrease, Malaysia's imports of cucumbers and gherkins surged in 2021. Import volume reached 12 523 tonnes, reflecting a sharp increase of 43.1% compared to 2020. Despite this uptick, imports over the 2018-2021 period fell by 16.7%, with a compound annual decline of 5.9%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 8 753 tonnes, when imports experienced their largest drop of 28.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.2%)	(28.9%)	43.1%	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Malaysia's imports of cucumbers and gherkins in volume were heavily concentrated on Thailand, which supplied 96.8% of the total.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Malaysia's imports of cucumbers and gherkins in value terms rose in 2021. The country imported 2 513 thousand US dollars worth, indicating a 39.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, import value decreased by 23.6%, with an average annual decline of 8.6%. The minimum was in 2020 at 1 802 thousand US dollars, when imports saw their largest fall of 29.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.8%)	(29.0%)	39.5%	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand remained the leading source for Malaysia's cucumbers and gherkins imports in value, holding an 85.9% share, while other markets contributed smaller portions.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io