Cucumbers and gherkins market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Turkey experienced notable price increases for fresh vegetables in 2018, which influenced consumer behavior and spending. This inflationary pressure contributed to a rise in the market value, which climbed from 1 106 million USD in 2018 to 1 312 million USD by 2020, even as the physical volume showed only modest growth and a slight contraction to 1 816 thousand tonnes in 2020.

From 2021 to 2023, market volume fluctuated, reaching 1 832 thousand tonnes in 2022 before declining to 1 777 thousand tonnes in 2023. However, the market value surged sharply to 1 424 million USD in 2023. This divergence was supported by a strong consumer shift towards health-conscious eating, with over half of Turkish consumers intending to increase their fresh produce consumption. The focus on health, sustainability, and the positive perception of fresh vegetables supported higher price points, with official data later confirming fresh vegetable prices as a leading category of inflation.

Production cucumbers and gherkins Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey ranked as the world's second-largest producer of cucumbers and gherkins.

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

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

Turkey's production of cucumbers and gherkins grew for two years before declining. In 2020, the country produced 1,886 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 1.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 3.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest output was in 2019 at 1,917 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Turkey's production value for cucumbers and gherkins increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1,363 million US dollars, up 5.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 8.6%, with an average annual rate of 2.8%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 1,147 million US dollars, marking the largest decline of 8.6%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a 12.5% rise.

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

Exports cucumbers and gherkins to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Turkey exported 69,995 tonnes of cucumbers and gherkins, a 28.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 42.1%, averaging 12.4% per year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 17.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 34.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's exports of cucumbers and gherkins were distributed across a wide range of buyers. Ukraine accounted for 22.0% of exports in volume, Russia for 12.7%, and Bulgaria for 12.5%, together making up 47.3% of the total. Many other countries held smaller but significant shares.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Turkey's exports of cucumbers and gherkins reached 50,573 thousand US dollars in 2020, surging by 37.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 49.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.3%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 10.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, Turkey's export value for cucumbers and gherkins was relatively evenly spread among partners. Ukraine represented 17.9% of the value, Germany 16.7%, and Russia 14.3%, together accounting for 48.8% of total exports.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Imports cucumbers and gherkins in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 64-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Turkey imported 28 tonnes of cucumbers and gherkins, a sharp drop of 82.1% from the previous year. The highest volume was in 2019 at 156 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 1,709.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Israel, Romania, and Cyprus remained the primary suppliers of cucumbers and gherkins to Turkey. Israel contributed 63.0% of imports in volume, Romania 15.2%, and Cyprus 6.3%, together forming 84.6% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest import value was in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, with a 63-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Turkey imported approximately 20 thousand US dollars of cucumbers and gherkins, a 78.0% decrease from 2019. The peak value was in 2019 at 93 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 2,716.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Israel, Romania, and Belarus were key partners for Turkey's imports of cucumbers and gherkins in value terms. Israel accounted for 51.5% of import value, Romania for 21.6%, and Belarus for 8.8%, jointly representing 81.9% of total imports.

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

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