EU: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the EU

For the fourth consecutive year, the EU cucumber and gherkin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the EU

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. 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 key producing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in the European Union fell to X tons per ha, declining by X% on 2022 figures. The yield indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, cucumber and gherkin yield increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area rose remarkably to X ha in 2023, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. 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 remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported in the European Union reached X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a notable expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together creating X% of total exports. Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main 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), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, 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

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported in the European Union; growing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated resilient 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 appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) was the key importer of cucumbers and gherkins, comprising 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 making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up X% 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at X%. 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

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, 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 Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform