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

EU: Cucumber And Gherkin Market Overview 2020

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the cucumber and gherkin market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, cucumber and gherkin consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the EU

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of cucumber and gherkin production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of cucumber and gherkin production in 2018 were Poland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by Romania, Greece, France, Bulgaria, the UK, Italy, Austria, Sweden and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of cucumber and gherkin production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield reached its maximum level at X tonne per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, 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 2018, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in the European Union amounted to X ha, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the cucumber and gherkin harvested area continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The level of cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of cucumber and gherkin production in 2018 were Spain (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total production. These countries were followed by Germany, Romania, Greece, France, Bulgaria, the UK and Italy, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of cucumber and gherkin production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Romania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2018, the exports of cucumbers and gherkins in the European Union totaled X tonnes, approximately equating the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports amounted to $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, cucumber and gherkin exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) dominates cucumber and gherkin exports structure, together making up X% of total exports. Germany (X tonnes) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tonnes). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Greece (X tonnes) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Germany recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the cucumber and gherkin export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the cucumber and gherkin export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in the EU

The imports stood at X tonnes in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports totaled $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the key importer of cucumbers and gherkins in the European Union, with the volume of imports amounting to X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. The UK (X tonnes) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Austria (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes), Denmark (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of cucumbers and gherkins imports. At the same time, Bulgaria (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Romania (+X%), Poland (+X%), Austria (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), the Czech Republic (+X%), the UK (+X%), Sweden (+X%), Denmark (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Belgium (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), the UK (+X p.p.), Poland (+X p.p.), Bulgaria (+X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cucumber and gherkin import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the cucumber and gherkin import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for cucumbers and gherkins attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per tonne), while Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform