<h1>India Leads Global Cucumber and Gherkin Exports with 1,23,846 Metric Tonnes Shipped from April to October 2021.</h1> India has become the world's largest exporter of cucumbers and gherkins, exporting 1,23,846 metric tonnes worth USD 114 million from April to October 2021. The previous fiscal year saw exports of 2,23,515 metric tonnes valued at USD 223 million. This growth is attributed to initiatives by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in infrastructure, global market promotion, and food safety adherence. Gherkin cultivation in India, which began in the 1990s, involves around 90,000 farmers and covers 65,000 acres. The industry supports rural employment and exports to over 20 countries, with significant contributions from 51 major companies.