Kenya: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan cucumber and gherkin market fell dramatically to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2022, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Kenya

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Kenya reached X tons per ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 Kenya shrank sharply to X ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and the UK (X kg) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports. Uganda, Bahrain, Rwanda and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Somalia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Rwanda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Kenya

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X kg) and South Africa (X kg) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform