Cucumbers and Gherkins Production by Country 2025

Cucumbers and Gherkins represent an important agricultural crop globally, with worldwide output reaching 96,530,467 tonnes in 2023 (a 2.8% increase from 2022), with China dominating production at 80,168,207 tonnes in 2023. Türkiye follows with 1,871,712 tonnes, while Russia produces 1,680,480 tonnes. Production spans 135 countries across diverse climates, serving both domestic consumption and international trade markets.

🏆 China's Market Leadership

China leads global cucumbers and gherkins production, representing a significant share of world output. The country's production benefits from favorable climate conditions, established infrastructure, and strong market demand. Production serves both domestic consumption and export markets, supporting agricultural economies and rural livelihoods.

Cucumbers and Gherkins Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2025 (est.) (Tonne)
1	China CN	78,376,771
2	Türkiye TR	1,895,452
3	Russia RU	1,651,532
4	Mexico MX	1,034,728
5	Uzbekistan UZ	930,279
6	Ukraine UA	900,839
7	Spain ES	741,248
8	United States US	631,187
9	Egypt EG	589,901
10	Kazakhstan KZ	560,868
11	Japan JP	542,241
12	Iran IR	478,255
13	Poland PL	460,210
14	Indonesia ID	435,969
15	Netherlands NL	421,162
16	South Korea KR	283,997
17	Tajikistan TJ	265,641
18	Cameroon CM	265,243
19	Germany DE	252,243
20	Azerbaijan AZ	233,030
21	Sudan SD	230,286
22	Belarus BY	224,116
23	Saudi Arabia SA	197,255
24	Algeria DZ	193,247
25	India IN	182,733
26	France FR	182,554
27	Thailand TH	176,849
28	Bangladesh BD	170,866
29	Jordan JO	153,735
30	Syria SY	144,829
31	Greece GR	131,762
32	Palestine PS	131,071
33	Iraq IQ	129,110
34	Kyrgyzstan KG	129,092
35	Albania AL	127,025
36	Lebanon LB	123,284
37	Mali ML	109,175
38	United Arab Emirates AE	105,663
39	Pakistan PK	103,484
40	Oman OM	99,364
41	Romania RO	97,652
42	Malaysia MY	95,605
43	Israel IL	88,017
44	Australia AU	79,307
45	Cuba CU	79,086
46	Morocco MA	73,070
47	Tunisia TN	71,260
48	North Korea KP	67,273
49	Italy IT	64,304
50	Armenia AM	63,379

🌍 Global Production Landscape

Production is distributed across 135 countries, with major producers including China, Türkiye, and Russia. Regional production patterns reflect climate suitability, agricultural traditions, and market access. The crop serves diverse markets from fresh consumption to processing industries, supporting agricultural economies worldwide.

💪 Uses and Characteristics

Cucumbers and Gherkins serve multiple applications in food systems, providing nutritional value and economic benefits. The crop's characteristics make it suitable for various climates and farming systems. Growing demand drives production expansion in traditional and emerging regions.

🌱 Cultivation and Challenges

Production faces challenges including climate variability, pest pressures, and market fluctuations. Modern cultivation practices, improved varieties, and integrated management systems support productivity. Investment in infrastructure and technology enhances production efficiency and quality.

📈 Market Dynamics

Market prices fluctuate based on supply, demand, and quality factors. Major producing countries influence global trade patterns. Growing consumption in emerging markets drives demand expansion. However, production costs, climate risks, and competition affect profitability.

🔮 Market Outlook

Global production projected to grow moderately through 2025, with major producers maintaining market positions. Growing demand, improved technologies, and sustainable practices support industry development. Climate adaptation and market diversification remain priorities for long-term growth.

Cucumbers and Gherkins Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025 (est.)
1	China	67,601,863	70,338,971	72,908,502	75,104,438	77,572,601	80,168,207	78,376,771
2	Türkiye	1,848,273	1,916,645	1,886,239	1,890,160	1,938,545	1,871,712	1,895,452
3	Russia	1,604,346	1,626,412	1,686,976	1,602,606	1,635,903	1,680,480	1,651,532
4	Mexico	1,072,048	1,191,608	1,159,934	1,038,999	1,028,568	1,036,717	1,034,728
5	Uzbekistan	857,076	855,058	812,728	890,433	904,390	961,751	930,279
6	Ukraine	985,120	1,034,170	1,012,530	1,079,960	825,590	874,340	900,839
7	Spain	643,660	739,200	794,880	745,910	769,970	722,150	741,248
8	United States	700,820	670,251	567,245	629,768	606,376	646,641	631,187
9	Egypt	366,661	566,155	443,500	491,650	593,901	626,802	589,901
10	Kazakhstan	460,110	494,672	537,775	582,134	568,748	547,632	560,868
11	Japan	550,000	548,100	539,200	551,300	548,600	534,803	542,241
12	Iran	650,882	703,588	633,438	571,441	483,092	438,078	478,255
13	Poland	538,680	519,400	526,500	473,000	472,200	447,900	460,210
14	Indonesia	433,923	435,973	441,286	471,941	444,057	416,728	435,969
15	Netherlands	410,410	410,250	430,170	440,440	400,130	426,070	421,162
16	South Korea	391,214	366,065	335,596	283,933	281,926	285,265	283,997
17	Tajikistan	211,612	235,747	260,606	296,870	249,613	262,767	265,641
18	Cameroon	263,398	272,058	261,363	265,606	266,342	264,437	265,243
19	Germany	267,590	249,920	216,970	242,800	233,710	267,140	252,243
20	Azerbaijan	223,790	248,891	226,929	245,847	246,572	219,777	233,030
21	Sudan	225,866	238,035	226,689	230,197	231,640	229,509	230,286
22	Belarus	226,443	230,793	216,982	212,157	227,695	226,753	224,116
23	Saudi Arabia	115,617	66,360	184,860	188,558	204,720	196,254	197,255
24	Algeria	193,647	166,045	184,362	182,890	190,052	199,308	193,247
25	India	179,629	181,366	184,730	181,909	182,668	183,102	182,733
26	France	137,850	139,140	213,540	200,150	175,180	179,940	182,554
27	Thailand	174,712	177,672	177,052	176,479	177,068	176,866	176,849
28	Bangladesh	112,974	119,136	130,259	156,744	164,036	180,612	170,866
29	Jordan	208,226	193,749	146,340	141,099	139,492	167,336	153,735
30	Syria	175,758	136,567	182,415	151,844	125,495	153,624	144,829
31	Greece	155,480	149,740	158,510	155,800	142,490	115,710	131,762
32	Palestine	113,870	110,050	107,120	142,264	133,165	125,338	131,071
33	Iraq	138,353	149,302	242,614	185,484	195,924	66,472	129,110
34	Kyrgyzstan	119,569	130,007	129,122	129,159	126,811	130,433	129,092
35	Albania	120,351	126,632	113,685	118,171	129,896	128,845	127,025
36	Lebanon	124,480	128,710	120,090	120,600	123,128	124,452	123,284
37	Mali	79,031	72,944	98,751	83,957	105,876	121,242	109,175
38	United Arab Emirates	71,350	91,903	105,765	114,274	105,788	102,144	105,663
39	Pakistan	68,664	77,573	46,014	47,417	112,231	120,662	103,484
40	Oman	73,267	73,983	102,682	93,114	97,139	103,200	99,364
41	Romania	138,610	118,630	165,070	149,990	77,830	88,610	97,652
42	Malaysia	85,134	103,363	101,482	96,353	102,369	91,247	95,605
43	Israel	101,846	94,604	91,892	95,038	81,927	88,863	88,017
44	Australia	31,838	39,248	46,543	58,207	69,770	93,469	79,307
45	Cuba	106,708	95,700	81,712	80,232	79,185	78,568	79,086
46	Morocco	47,787	57,448	46,416	59,851	63,155	84,308	73,070
47	Tunisia	70,008	72,269	71,028	71,102	71,466	71,199	71,260
48	North Korea	66,969	67,080	67,182	67,182	67,252	67,323	67,273
49	Italy	54,090	60,600	60,690	62,950	61,830	66,330	64,304
50	Armenia	50,599	44,141	43,231	58,713	56,536	69,351	63,379