Which Country Consumes the Most Cucumbers and Gherkins in the World? - News and Statistics - IndexBox (2024)

Article Publishing Date:Feb 9, 2018

Global cucumber and gherkin consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, jumping by +X% against the previous year level. Overall, the global cucumber and gherkin consumption indicated a pronounced growth from 2007 to 2015. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when the output figure increased by +X% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, the global cucumber and gherkin consumption reached its maximum volume in 2015, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Top Cucumber And Gherkin Consuming Countries in the World

X. China (X Tons)

X. Russia (X Tons)

X. Iran (X Tons)

X. Turkey (X Tons)

X. Ukraine (X Tons)

Global Cucumbers And Gherkins Consumption

With nearly X thousand tons, China became the world's leading cucumber and gherkin consuming country, comprising X% of global consumption. The other major consumers were Russia (X thousand tons) and Iran (X thousand tons), with a share of X% and X%, respectively. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin consumption in China surpassed the figures recorded by Russia more than tenfold. They were followed by Turkey with a X% of global consumption share and Ukraine with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2015, an average annual growth rate of cucumber and gherkin consumption in China stood at +X%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual growth rates: Russia (+X% per year) and Iran (+X% per year).

Per capita cucumber and gherkin in China was estimated at X kg/year, much higher than the global average of X kg/year. China was the leading country in terms of per capita consumption, among the main consumers of cucumber and gherkin, followed by Iran (X kg/year), Turkey (X kg/year), Ukraine (X kg/year) and Russia (X kg/year).

In Russia, per capita cucumber and gherkin consumption has grown noticably (+X% per year) in recent years. In 2015, Russia per capita consumption reached X kg/year as compared with X kg/year in 2007.

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  • FCL 397 - Cucumbers and gherkins

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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

  • USA
  • China
  • Japan
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Brazil
  • Italy
  • Russian Federation
  • India
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Republic of Korea
  • Spain
  • Mexico
  • Indonesia
  • Netherlands
  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Switzerland
  • Sweden
  • Nigeria
  • Poland
  • Belgium
  • Argentina
  • Norway
  • Austria
  • Thailand
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Colombia
  • Denmark
  • South Africa
  • Malaysia
  • Israel
  • Singapore
  • Egypt
  • Philippines
  • Finland
  • Chile
  • Ireland
  • Pakistan
  • Greece
  • Portugal
  • Kazakhstan
  • Algeria
  • Czech Republic
  • Qatar
  • Peru
  • Romania
  • Vietnam

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  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023
Which Country Consumes the Most Cucumbers and Gherkins in the World? - News and Statistics - IndexBox (2024)

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Which Country Consumes the Most Cucumbers and Gherkins in the World? - News and Statistics - IndexBox? ›

China was the leading country in terms of per capita consumption, among the main consumers of cucumber and gherkin, followed by Iran (X kg/year), Turkey (X kg/year), Ukraine (X kg/year) and Russia (X kg/year).

What country is the largest producer of cucumbers? ›

China is the world leader in cucumber production, followed by Turkey, Iran, Russian Federation, and the USA .

Where do cucumbers grow in the world? ›

Cucumbers are produced around the world with the US being the fourth largest producer, after China, India, and Russia. In the US, cucumbers are produced in many states across the country (Fig 1). Production is typically performed for certain markets.

What region of the world grows the most cucumbers, south or north? ›

Production. China produced most of the world's 158 million tons of cucumbers in 2020, followed by Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, and Iran.

How much cucumber is produced in India? ›

The production volume of cucumbers and gherkins across India during 2020 was about 174.77 thousand metric tons. An overall increase in the production volume was noted from 2012 over the years in the country.

Which country consumes the most cucumbers? ›

China was the leading country in terms of per capita consumption, among the main consumers of cucumber and gherkin, followed by Iran (X kg/year), Turkey (X kg/year), Ukraine (X kg/year) and Russia (X kg/year).

Which country eats the most pickles? ›

Germany is the country that consumes the most pickles. (2.) Americans eat on average three pounds a year per person. (3.)

Which country is famous for cucumber? ›

Production
Cucumber production – 2022
Countrymillions of tonnes
China77.3
Turkey1.9
Russia1.6
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Where do cucumbers last the longest? ›

Once you've washed and wrapped them, the best way to store cucumbers is in the crisper drawer (a.k.a. produce drawer) of your fridge, set on high humidity with the fan closed. High humidity helps the ethylene-sensitive fruit retain moisture and keeps it from wilting.

Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? ›

Because cucumbers have seeds in the middle and grow from the flower of a cucumber plant, they are botanically a fruit. Botanical vegetables may be other edible structures of a plant, such as the leaves, stems and roots, and they do not have seeds.

What is the best tasting cucumber to grow? ›

The best-tasting cucumbers are those that are slicing cucumbers. English cucumbers don't have the bitter chemical cucurbitacin that some cucumbers have. They also have higher natural sugar content, making them sweeter. ​The lack of seeds and thinner skin also English cucumbers more enjoyable to eat.

What country exports the most cucumbers? ›

Searchable List of Cucumbers Exporting Countries in 2022
RankExporterCucumber Exports
1.Spain$958,443,000
2.Mexico$696,368,000
3.Netherlands$590,808,000
4.Canada$442,606,000
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What is a cucumber like vegetable called? ›

Commonly grouped together and called the cucurbits, they include summer squash, zucchini, winter squash, mirliton, pumpkin, gourd, cucuzza, watermelon, cantaloupe, cushaw, luffa and, of course, cucumber. All of these vegetables produce vines that run along the ground or climb.

Who is the largest exporter of gherkins in the world? ›

Gherkins are exported under two categories-cucumbers and gherkins, which are prepared and preserved by vinegar or acetic acid and those which are provisionally preserved.

Do gherkins grow in India? ›

Gherkins are grown only in South India where ideal soil type and desirable temperatures of not less than 15°C and not more than 35°C are found mainly in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Which states grow the most cucumbers? ›

Michigan and Florida both produced more than 450 million pounds of cucumbers in 2021. Michigan and Florida accounted for roughly 63% of the cucumbers produced in the United States in 2021.

What are the top 5 states that produce cucumbers? ›

Michigan produced the most cucumbers in the United States in 2021 followed by Florida, North Carolina, Georgia and California. Michigan and Florida both produced more than 450 million pounds of cucumbers in 2021. Michigan and Florida accounted for roughly 63% of the cucumbers produced in the United States in 2021.

What country did cucumbers originate from? ›

Cucumis sativus is native to the Indian subcontinent (de Candolle, 1886; Bisht et al., 2004; Sebastian et al., 2010). Cucumbers were carried eastward and grown in China by 2000 years ago (Li, 1969; Keng, 1974).

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