EU: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2023

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the EU

The EU cucumber and gherkin market stood at $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the EU

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), with a combined 61% share of total production. Germany, Greece, France, Romania, Bulgaria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield stood at X tons per ha in 2021, leveling off at 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area stood at X ha in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 3.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in the EU

For the fifth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by 1% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 8.3%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 14%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) dominates exports structure, together generating 80% of total exports. Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 87% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Germany and Romania, which together accounted for a further 5.4%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +7.7%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in the EU

For the fifth year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by 0.2% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 48% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 29% share of total imports. The following importers - Sweden (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Austria (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin imports into Germany stood at +2.6%. At the same time, Romania (+19.1%), Hungary (+12.6%), Bulgaria (+11.3%), Poland (+9.8%), Austria (+5.4%) and Sweden (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +19.1% from 2012-2021. Belgium and Denmark experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-1.2%), the Czech Republic (-1.6%) and the Netherlands (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+2.8 p.p.), Germany (+2.3 p.p.) and Hungary (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -1.8%, -2% and -5.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in the European Union, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled +4.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-1.4% per year) and Poland (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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