Colombia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian cucumber and gherkin market expanded slightly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Colombia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Colombia dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, reducing by X% against 2022 figures. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in Colombia dropped modestly to X ha, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated perceptible growth 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 harvested area increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2023, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Aruba (X tons) and Curacao (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Colombia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Aruba ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Colombia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Curacao, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Aruba was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Curacao (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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 export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Colombia

Cucumber and gherkin imports into Colombia fell to X kg in 2023, which is down by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, imports faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Costa Rica (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Costa Rica exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Trinidad and Tobago (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Costa Rica amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Trinidad and Tobago (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Trinidad and Tobago ($X), Costa Rica ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Colombia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Trinidad and Tobago, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the price for the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Trinidad and Tobago (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform