Countries by Cucumber production

Cucumbers play a crucial role in diets across the globe, valued for their nutritional benefits and refreshing qualities. They grow best in warm climates with plenty of sunlight. The latest statistics from 2023 provide insights into global cucumber production, highlighting the regions excelling in this agricultural sector. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stats available until 2025, these insights shed light on cucumber's growing conditions and production capabilities.

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Map of countries by Cucumber production

Global Cucumber Production

In 2023, the global cucumber production reached approximately 98 million tonnes, marking a significant upward trend from 1961 when production was around 9.5 million tonnes. Over the decades, cucumber production has experienced substantial growth, with significant increases particularly since the late 20th century. From the initial recorded year, global production has increased more than tenfold, underscoring cucumbers' rising importance in agriculture and consumption worldwide.

Cucumber Production by Country

  • China is the leading cucumber producer with an astounding volume of around 76 million tonnes.
  • Turkey follows with a production of approximately 1.87 million tonnes.
  • The Russian Federation contributes around 1.68 million tonnes to the global cucumber market.
  • Mexico also plays a significant role with a production of over 1 million tonnes.
  • Canada, although not a top producer, contributes around 59,213 tonnes, showcasing its role in North America's cucumber production.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 75,597,659.99 54.236 1,292,545 58.487
Turkey 1,871,712 21.924 35,278 53.056
Russian Federation 1,680,480.09 11.441 36,308 46.284
Mexico 1,036,716.82 8.311 19,179 54.055
Uzbekistan 961,751.41 29.453 30,029 32.027
Ukraine 874,340 20.688 47,200 18.524
Spain 722,150 15.477 8,300 87.006
United States of America 646,641 1.973 33,144 19.51
Egypt 626,801.81 6.429 26,753 23.429
Kazakhstan 547,632.48 29.97 21,928 24.974
Japan 534,802.71 4.228 9,668 55.317
Poland 447,900 11.654 6,500 68.908
Iran 438,078.25 5.358 15,933 27.495
The Netherlands 426,070 24.698 670 635.925
Indonesia 416,728.07 1.572 40,666 10.248
South Korea 285,264.88 5.525 3,863 73.845
Germany 267,140 3.229 2,300 116.148
Cameroon 264,437.14 11.114 279,425 0.946
Tajikistan 262,767.21 29.422 7,823 33.589
Sudan 229,508.74 5.626 19,830 11.574
Belarus 226,753.31 23.924 5,589 40.571
Azerbaijan 219,777.1 22.204 9,645 22.787
Algeria 199,307.94 4.685 4,324 46.093
Saudi Arabia 196,254.45 5.873 2,314 84.812
India 183,102.41 0.137 28,575 6.408
Bangladesh 180,612 1.094 17,650 10.233
France 179,940 2.674 1,710 105.228
Thailand 176,866.36 2.556 19,360 9.136
Jordan 167,336 16.356 2,493 67.122
Syria 153,624 8.402 10,272 14.956
Kyrgyzstan 130,433 20.673 6,331 20.602
Albania 128,844.9 44.889 2,725 47.283
Palestinian Territories 125,337.81 27.547 2,438 51.41
Lebanon 124,451.81 20.424 3,878 32.092
Mali 121,242 6.345 7,347 16.502
Pakistan 120,662 0.598 2,895 41.679
Greece 115,710 10.746 1,850 62.546
United Arab Emirates 102,143.88 10.705 707 144.475
Australia 93,469 3.731 2,495 37.463
Oman 93,114 18.582 182 511.615
Malaysia 91,246.73 2.794 4,905 18.603
Israel 88,863 9.976 1,006 88.333
Romania 88,610 4.539 4,850 18.27
Morocco 84,307.6 2.424 1,817 46.399
Cuba 78,567.89 7.002 6,078 12.927
Tunisia 71,198.77 6.22 3,213 22.16
Armenia 69,350.6 23.352 1,698 40.843
North Korea 67,322.71 2.629 6,502 10.354
Iraq 66,472 1.69 6,374 10.429
Italy 66,330 1.098 2,090 31.737
Canada 59,213 1.591 2,344 25.262
Finland 58,060 10.522 240 241.917
Peru 53,538.34 1.714 2,886 18.551
Bulgaria 52,510 7.448 840 62.512
Sri Lanka 51,519 2.402 3,455 14.911
Taiwan 47,975 2.035 1,949 24.615
Kuwait 47,948 11.343 381 125.848
United Kingdom 46,478.75 0.704 93 499.772
Austria 43,430 4.914 340 127.735
Honduras 40,743.43 4.521 699 58.288
Sweden 39,930 3.926 210 190.143
Belgium 39,730 3.48 90 441.444
Chile 37,252.78 2.12 1,656 22.496
Colombia 36,147.48 0.724 2,263 15.973
Zimbabwe 35,000.04 2.357 1,905 18.373
Turkmenistan 34,880.54 5.961 1,464 23.826
Macedonia 31,657 15.254 1,062 29.809
Hungary 30,210 3.092 450 67.133
Serbia 29,675.18 4.238 3,038 9.768
South Africa 28,961 0.502 1,616 17.921
Czech Republic 25,900 2.44 300 86.333
Georgia 25,300 6.784 1,300 19.462
Lithuania 24,340 8.691 900 27.044
Côte d'Ivoire 20,628.81 0.828 4,242 4.863
Norway 19,803 3.728 96 206.281
Jamaica 19,140 7.014 1,174 16.303
Moldova 19,003 5.352 3,500 5.429
Dominican Republic 18,881.58 1.839 835 22.613
Malawi 16,218.31 0.904 649 24.99
Switzerland 15,741 1.853 110 143.1
Qatar 15,655 6.389 225 69.578
Denmark 15,610 2.696 50 312.2
Venezuela 15,581.82 0.49 1,086 14.348
Philippines 14,742.26 0.139 2,072 7.115
Yemen 13,832.23 0.478 931 14.857
Bosnia and Herzegovina 12,157 3.212 649 18.732
El Salvador 12,044.31 1.813 396 30.415
Portugal 11,740 1.141 200 58.7
Kenya 10,774.23 0.211 1,166 9.24
Mongolia 8,499 2.636 737 11.532
Cyprus 8,400 9.827 210 40
Mauritius 7,423 5.869 382 19.432
Croatia 7,360 1.756 120 61.333
Vanuatu 7,160 23.514 300 23.867
Libya 6,827.68 1.055 353 19.342
Panama 6,024.49 1.449 594 10.142
Latvia 5,930 3.079 20 296.5
Estonia 5,730 4.344 60 95.5
Bolivia 4,905.47 0.434 591 8.3
Ecuador 4,795.79 0.281 587 8.17
Guyana 3,539.72 4.525 36 98.326
Slovakia 3,330 0.612 20 166.5
Comoros 2,349 2.761 195 12.046
Slovenia 2,340 1.132 100 23.4
Dominica 2,214.14 31.057 345 6.418
Iceland 2,096 5.936 4 524
Ethiopia 1,716.16 0.016 77 22.288
Costa Rica 1,665.22 0.333 184 9.05
Bahrain 1,650 1.103 16 103.125
Niger 1,505.24 0.07 123 12.238
Brunei 1,374.89 3.253 132 10.416
Fiji 1,292.63 1.461 90 14.363
East Timor 1,115.34 0.884 135 8.262
Barbados 1,077.37 3.762 44 24.486
Bhutan 1,036.7 1.426 144 7.199
Saint Lucia 1,013 5.664 38 26.658
Cape Verde 756.43 1.39 29 26.084
Malta 740 1.556 0 ∞
Suriname 643.36 1.132 27 23.828
Madagascar 626.96 0.024 152 4.125
New Zealand 619.47 0.126 25 24.779
Belize 467 1.18 32 14.594
Grenada 447 4.326 46 9.717
Trinidad and Tobago 421 0.31 194 2.17
Congo-Kinshasa 384.63 0.005 94 4.092
Antigua and Barbuda 146.05 1.692 19 7.687
Ghana 131.52 0.004 10 13.152
Saint Kitts and Nevis 101 2.186 10 10.1
Luxembourg 30 0.05 0 ∞
Gabon 23 0.011 18 1.278
Djibouti 7.17 0.007 1 7.17
Nauru 1.08 0.107 0 ∞

Top Cucumber Producing Countries by Share

  • China dominates the global cucumber market, accounting for over 77% of the total production. This immense share underscores China's pivotal position in global agriculture.
  • Turkey's cucumber production comprises about 1.91% of the world's total, highlighting its regional agricultural influence.
  • The Russian Federation holds a share of approximately 1.72% in global cucumber production.
  • Producing around 1.06% of the global total, Mexico is a noteworthy contributor to the world's cucumber supply.

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