Cucumbers and gherkins market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins in South-eastern Asia expanded from 714.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 737.7 thousand tonnes in 2019, driven by large-scale cultivation efforts and the entry of new players capitalizing on domestic demand and export potential. Growth continued in 2019 with the development of organic and hydroponic segments, supported by increased involvement of state-owned agricultural companies. In 2020, supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a slight contraction to 727.2 thousand tonnes, despite government spending to stabilize the agricultural sector and a consumer shift toward healthy food options.

Market volume rebounded sharply to 764.0 thousand tonnes in 2021, fueled by the adoption of precision agriculture and smart greenhouse technologies that boosted production efficiency, alongside new market entrants focusing on organic and value-added products. The market stabilized at 752.4 thousand tonnes in 2022 as cold chain infrastructure expansions improved product shelf life and distribution reach. By 2023, the market declined to 723.3 thousand tonnes, while consumer health awareness and the introduction of new cucumber varieties adapted to local climates remained defining features of the sector.

Production cucumbers and gherkins in South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

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

Cucumber and gherkin production in South-eastern Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 736.0 thousand tonnes, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 3.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of cucumbers and gherkins in South-eastern Asia was valued at 793.2 million US dollars, marking a 3.7% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 7.9%, with an annualized rate of 2.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.5%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 0.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Cucumber and gherkin exports from South-eastern Asia have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 9 845 tonnes, reflecting a 2.3% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 11.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, South-eastern Asia exported cucumbers and gherkins worth 10 610 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate rise of 5.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 15.9%, with an annualized rate of 5.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 12.8%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong was the primary destination for cucumbers and gherkins exported from South-eastern Asia, accounting for 0.6% of total exports in value terms.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Cucumber and gherkin imports into South-eastern Asia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 988 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 92.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 93.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -59.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the leading supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to South-eastern Asia, accounting for 0.9% of total imports in volume terms.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of cucumber and gherkin imports into South-eastern Asia amounted to 15 727 thousand US dollars, up by 7.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 2.7%, with an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 606 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the supplier base for cucumbers and gherkins to South-eastern Asia was diverse. India and China each contributed 1.7% of imports in value terms, while Australia accounted for 1.5%. Together, these three countries made up only 4.9% of total import value, with many other countries holding smaller but notable shares.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020