Italy: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Italy

In 2023, the Italian cucumber and gherkin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. 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 reached the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Italy

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Italy amounted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin 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 Italy was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting 2022. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2023, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports rose significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Italy, together accounting for X% 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 Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a prominent 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, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Albania, Slovenia, France, Croatia, Austria and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price 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 was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform