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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Western Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The physical volume of the fresh cucumbers and gherkins market in Western Asia expanded from 3.47 million tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 3.63 million tonnes in 2022. This growth was partly supported by a surge in international tourism, which exceeded 61.4 million visitors in 2019, boosting demand for fresh vegetables through increased consumption in the hospitality sector.

Market value followed a different trajectory, declining from USD 5.49 billion in 2018 to USD 4.21 billion in 2021 before recovering to USD 4.52 billion by 2023. The 7% contraction in physical volume to 3.37 million tonnes in 2023 coincided with this rise in market value, indicating a shift towards higher-value segments or increased unit prices within the market.

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 Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

Western Asia's production of cucumbers and gherkins has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 3 564 K t, marking a moderate increase of 4.3% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	1.7%	4.3%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of cucumbers and gherkins produced in Western Asia was 3 251 M $ US, down by 9.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 015 M $ US. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 24.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.9%)	19.6%	(9.8%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Western Asia exported 97.9 K t of cucumbers and gherkins, representing an increase of 10.8% compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 88.4 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 124.2 K t. The largest decline happened in 2019, falling by 28.8%, and the biggest increase was in 2018, growing by 28.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.7%	(28.8%)	10.8%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind showed a diverse range of partners. Russia accounted for 15.8% of exports, Ukraine for 10.0%, and Bulgaria for 5.7%, together making up only 31.6% of total flows. The remaining 68.4% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cucumbers and gherkins exports from Western Asia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 89.3 M $ US, reflecting a reduction of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 24.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	(16.3%)	(4.2%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, exports in value terms from Western Asia were spread across many countries. Russia contributed 17.7% of exports, Ukraine 7.0%, and Germany 6.5%, jointly accounting for only 31.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of cucumbers and gherkins into Western Asia have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 140.9 K t, indicating a steep decrease of 30.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 24.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.1%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 233.1 K t, and the largest increase occurred that same year, rising by 24.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.3%	(13.7%)	(30.0%)	(9.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for imports in kind was heavily reliant on Iran and India, which together accounted for 85.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cucumbers and gherkins imports into Western Asia have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported a total of 59.5 M $ US, marking a decline of 31.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 33.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 117.5 M $ US, and the largest increase was in 2018, growing by 31.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.0%	(26.2%)	(31.5%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Iran was the dominant supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Western Asia, accounting for 72.6% of total imports in value terms, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io