Scandinavia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia cucumber and gherkin market expanded slightly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield totaled X tons per ha in 2023, picking up by X% on 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in Scandinavia shrank slightly to X ha, waning by X% against 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Finland, cucumber and gherkin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

For the fourth year in a row, Scandinavia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the largest importer of cucumbers and gherkins in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Finland (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Norway (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Norway (X%) and Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Sweden increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Sweden, 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: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging 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 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform