An Analytical study on Export Performance of Gherkin, bottlenecks and hidden struggles of Indian Gherkin growers

Aruna Prabha S; Nandhini S; Ganapathi D; Ibrahim Sheriff K.A

doi:10.34256/ijceae2521

Aruna Prabha S PSG Institute of Management, PSG College of Technology, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Nandhini S Department of Agricultural Engineering, Sri Shakti Institute of Engineering and Technology, L&T Bypass Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Ganapathi D Department of Agricultural Engineering, Sri Shakti Institute of Engineering and Technology, L&T Bypass Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Ibrahim Sheriff K.A Department of Agricultural Engineering, Sri Shakti Institute of Engineering and Technology, L&T Bypass Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34256/ijceae2521

Keywords: Gherkin, Small and Marginal Farmers, Contract Farming, Export Performance, CAGR

Abstract

India is the third largest exporter of gherkin with 8 % share in global exports market. Gherkin is exported to European countries in the form of fresh, preserved or prepared in vinegar/Acetic acid. It also exported in other two forms as ready to eat (jars/can) and bulk fresh produce for further processing. The objectives of the present study is made to study the export performance of gherkin and to analyse the factors influencing the export of gherkin products and trend associated with production and export performance. The study also presented the actual fact that happens among gherkin growers, roadblocks faced by the gherkin producers, and suggested policy intervention for governments to prevent the leadership loss of gherkin exports in global markets. The present study utilized secondary data collected from various government websites regarding gherkin production, export quantity and its value for five major exporting countries. The results of CAGR analysis revealed that countries like USA and Spain shows strong export growth. Hence, need more focus on investment in high value sectors, innovation policies and improvement in sustainable supply chain.

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