Jordan: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian cucumber and gherkin market dropped to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Jordan

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Jordan declined to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin yield increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Jordan shrank slightly to X ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported from Jordan; which is down by X% on 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Jordan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bahrain, Oman, Syrian Arab Republic, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Israel ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Bahrain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Jordan worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Russia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Qatar and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Jordan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Jordan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform