Bulgaria: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian cucumber and gherkin market totaled $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated temperate growth 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak 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 Bulgaria shrank remarkably to X tons per ha in 2023, reducing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, the yield, however, posted mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 Bulgaria surged to X ha, increasing by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area enjoyed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2023, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Bulgaria, 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Bulgaria worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were 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 Bulgaria

In 2023, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, North Macedonia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Greece ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion 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 import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. 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 supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform