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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Mongolia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins in Mongolia expanded consistently from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 4 586 t to 9 637 t. This growth represented a more than doubling of market size over the period, indicating a sustained increase in consumption.

Domestic production increased markedly from 3 761 t to 8 499 t, becoming the primary source of supply. Imports varied significantly, declining to a low of 333 t in 2020 before recovering to levels above 1 300 t in subsequent years, adding to overall market volume.

Annual market growth remained positive throughout, though the rate of expansion moderated somewhat after 2020. The combined rise in local output and import volumes facilitated the market's continuous enlargement.

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 Mongolia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mongolia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mongolia 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, 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, 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 Mongolia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mongolia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mongolia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mongolia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Mongolia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mongolia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Mongolia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mongolia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mongolia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mongolia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Mongolia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mongolia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cucumbers and gherkins in Mongolia

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Mongolia's cucumber and gherkin production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 6 054 tonnes, marking a 28.6% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 54.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 15.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 761 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year decline of 4.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Mongolia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	25.1%	28.6%	15.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Mongolia

Sector analysis indicates that Mongolia did not export any cucumbers or gherkins between 2017 and 2020.

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Mongolia

Imports in kind, t

Mongolia's cucumber and gherkin imports have fallen for two consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 333.2 tonnes, a decrease of 31.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 54.3%, averaging an annual decline of 23.0%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 824.6 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year decrease of 41.4% occurred in 2019. In contrast, 2018 saw the biggest increase at 13.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.2%	(41.4%)	(31.1%)	(23.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the primary source of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Mongolia, accounting for 92.6% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Mongolia's spending on cucumber and gherkin imports has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 83.7 thousand US dollars, down 35.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 50.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 210.4 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year drop of 38.3% happened in 2019. The biggest increase of 24.5% occurred in 2018.

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