MERCOSUR: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the MERCOSUR cucumber and gherkin market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Venezuela, Ecuador and Guyana 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 Guyana (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 MERCOSUR shrank modestly to X tons per ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 MERCOSUR was estimated at X ha, standing approx. at the year before. The harvested area 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, exports of cucumbers and gherkins in MERCOSUR rose significantly to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the largest exporter of cucumbers and gherkins in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Ecuador ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Ecuador ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported in MERCOSUR shrank rapidly to X tons, waning by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports dropped sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Paraguay represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Argentina (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Suriname (X%). Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Argentina totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Suriname (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Suriname ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform