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Romania - Cucumbers And Gherkins - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Cucumber and Gherkin Price in Romania - 2023

Cucumber and Gherkin Price in Romania (CIF) - 2023

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $1,495 per ton in August 2023, increasing by 43% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 65% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,316 per ton. From March 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($1,487 per ton), while the price for Albania amounted to $1,157 per ton.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber and Gherkin Price in Romania (FOB) - 2023

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $592 per ton in August 2023, remaining constant against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,058 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to August 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($947 per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova totaled $566 per ton.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber and Gherkin Imports in Romania

For the fourth year in a row, Romania recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by 8.3% to 26K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose notably to $33M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Cucumber and Gherkin in Romania (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Greece	5.5	5.6	8.4	11.5	27.9%
Turkey	3.3	3.6	5.3	9.2	40.7%
Germany	2.3	3.2	3.8	4.5	25.1%
Spain	5.4	4.0	4.1	3.9	-10.3%
Bulgaria	1.8	3.9	5.2	2.3	8.5%
Albania	0.7	0.5	0.3	0.4	-17.0%
Others	1.9	2.6	2.4	1.5	-7.6%
Total	20.8	23.3	29.5	33.3	17.0%

Top Suppliers of Cucumber and Gherkin to Romania in 2022:

Turkey (8.7K tons)
Greece (8.4K tons)
Spain (2.7K tons)
Germany (2.4K tons)
Bulgaria (2.2K tons)
Albania (0.4K tons)

Cucumber and Gherkin Exports in Romania

For the fourth consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by 34% to 40K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports soared to $24M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cucumber and Gherkin in Romania (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Poland	2.8	5.5	8.4	8.5	44.8%
Ukraine	N/A	N/A	N/A	6.8	0%
Germany	3.5	3.4	4.5	4.1	5.4%
Hungary	1.7	2.0	2.1	2.2	9.0%
Moldova	0.4	1.0	0.7	1.4	51.8%
Czech Republic	0.6	1.1	0.9	0.4	-12.6%
Others	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7	5.3%
Total	9.6	13.5	17.3	24.0	35.7%

Top Export Markets for Cucumber and Gherkin from Romania in 2022:

Poland (14.4K tons)
Ukraine (9.4K tons)
Germany (8.4K tons)
Hungary (4.4K tons)
Moldova (1.7K tons)
Czech Republic (0.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cucumber and gherkin market in Romania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 397 - Cucumbers and gherkins

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Romania

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Romania
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
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11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023