CIS: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in CIS

The CIS cucumber and gherkin market expanded slightly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in CIS

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Russia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in the CIS declined slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in the CIS; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported in the CIS; rising by X% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a temperate expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable increase. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Uzbekistan (X%), Kazakhstan (X%), Azerbaijan (X%) and Armenia (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin supplying countries in the CIS were Belarus ($X), Russia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2023, cucumber and gherkin imports in the CIS soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the key importer of cucumbers and gherkins in the CIS, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Kazakhstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Belarus (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Armenia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%), Armenia (X%), Belarus (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) and Azerbaijan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belarus (X p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.), Armenia (X p.p.), Moldova (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Azerbaijan (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform