Abstract:A systematic analysis was conducted on cucumber varieties registered in China from 2017 to 2025 based on the China Seed Industry Big Data Platform, focusing on registration volume, variety type, applicant entity, and the distribution of suitable planting regions. A total of 2,207 cucumber varieties were registered by 476 entities, among which hybrids accounted for 94.5%. North China-type dominated the registrations(61.2%), while the proportions of South China-type(26.7%) and fruit-type cucumber(11.5%) varieties exhibited increasing trends. Processing-type varieties represented only a minimal fraction(0.6%). Enterprises constituted 83.2% of the applicant entities. However, only 35 entities registered more than 10 varieties, indicating a dispersed distribution of cucumber breeding capacity in China and the need for enhanced innovation capability. Tianjin held a dominant position in North China-type cucumber breeding, while provinces with a larger number of suitable cucumber varieties are concentrated in Shandong, Hebei, Liaoning, Henan, and Heilongjiang. The regional imbalance was observed between the number of registered varieties and the distribution of suitable planting areas, leading to production dependence on varieties bred in other provinces in certain regions. Furthermore, only 39.4% of the registered cucumber varieties had applied for Plant Breeder's Rights, indicating prominent issues of varietal homogeneity and nonstandardized naming practices. It is recommended to strengthen the DNA fingerprint database of registered varieties and enhance market supervision to promote the diversified development of cucumber varieties and improve the breeding innovation capacity of the cucumber industry.