Cucumbers production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 1.7 million t of cucumbers, the 4th largest in the world (1.93% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 7.0%. The record was 1.9 million t in 2015. Area harvested: 33,499 ha, yield 50.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1.7 million t
- World rank
- 4 of 134
- 10-year change
- −7.0%
- Record
- 1.9 million t
- 2015
Cucumbers in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.9%
- 2.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 50.6
- world 38.4 (+32%)
- kg per person
- 11.7
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- −7.0%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | India | 2,050,135 | 2.3% |
| 3 | Turkey | 1,742,900 | 2.0% |
| 4 | Russia | 1,693,492 | 1.9% |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 1,021,485 | 1.2% |
| 6 | Mexico | 959,038 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of cucumbers
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,693,492 | +1.2% | 33,499 | 50.55 |
| 2023 | 1,673,339 | +2.3% | 36,063 | 46.40 |
| 2022 | 1,635,903 | +2.1% | 36,506 | 44.81 |
| 2021 | 1,602,606 | −5.0% | 36,434 | 43.99 |
| 2020 | 1,686,976 | +3.7% | 40,029 | 42.14 |
| 2019 | 1,626,412 | +1.4% | 40,851 | 39.81 |
| 2018 | 1,604,346 | +6.6% | 42,830 | 37.46 |
| 2017 | 1,504,965 | +0.8% | 44,190 | 34.06 |
| 2016 | 1,493,293 | −22% | 46,350 | 32.22 |
| 2015 | 1,910,063 | +4.9% | 69,635 | 27.43 |
| 2014 | 1,820,123 | +7.0% | 69,946 | 26.02 |
| 2013 | 1,700,700 | +0.9% | 67,267 | 25.28 |
| 2012 | 1,685,930 | +7.3% | 67,965 | 24.81 |
| 2011 | 1,570,735 | +35% | 66,152 | 23.74 |
| 2010 | 1,161,865 | +2.6% | 66,327 | 17.52 |
| 2009 | 1,132,730 | +0.2% | 66,200 | 17.11 |
| 2008 | 1,129,920 | +13% | 66,220 | 17.06 |
| 2007 | 1,001,314 | −0.3% | 60,450 | 16.56 |
| 2006 | 1,004,731 | −2.8% | 65,047 | 15.45 |
| 2005 | 1,033,615 | +3.4% | 65,949 | 15.67 |
| 2004 | 1,000,095 | −2.8% | 67,260 | 14.87 |
| 2003 | 1,029,243 | +8.4% | 70,861 | 14.52 |
| 2002 | 949,097 | +1.7% | 72,074 | 13.17 |
| 2001 | 933,448 | −1.6% | 73,154 | 12.76 |
| 2000 | 948,461 | −3.5% | 74,859 | 12.67 |
| 1999 | 983,212 | −4.0% | 72,723 | 13.52 |
| 1998 | 1,024,374 | −6.6% | 75,322 | 13.60 |
| 1997 | 1,096,682 | +119% | 98,515 | 11.13 |
| 1996 | 500,000 | +11% | 51,000 | 9.80 |
| 1995 | 450,000 | +36% | 55,000 | 8.18 |
| 1994 | 330,000 | +0.6% | 52,000 | 6.35 |
| 1993 | 328,000 | −0.6% | 52,000 | 6.31 |
| 1992 | 330,000 | — | 50,000 | 6.60 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 12,593 t USD 12.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 25 of 96
- Imports
- 41,058 t USD 45.0 m
- Importer rank
- 11 of 121
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cucumbers in Russia?
Russia produced 1.7 million t in 2024, 1.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of cucumbers?
Russia ranked 4th of 134 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 78.1% of the world total.
How has the production of cucumbers in Russia changed?
It fell by 7.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 1.9 million t in 2015.
What is the yield of cucumbers in Russia?
50.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.7 million t from 33,499 ha), against a world average of 38.4 t/ha.
Does Russia export or import cucumbers and gherkins?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 12,593 t (USD 12.3 m) and imports of 41,058 t (USD 45.0 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Russia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.