EU: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the EU

The EU cucumber and gherkin market reached $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the EU

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Germany, France, Greece and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. The yield indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin yield increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the cucumber and gherkin harvested area in the European Union rose rapidly to X ha, growing by X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported in the European Union; remaining constant against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) dominates exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Greece ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in the EU

Cucumber and gherkin imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2023, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Romania (X%), Poland (X%), Hungary (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Austria (X%), Italy (X%), Belgium (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. France, the Netherlands and Denmark experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In Germany, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform