Europe: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Europe

The Europe cucumber and gherkin market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Europe

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. The Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Belarus, France, Greece and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. 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 declined to X ha in 2022, dropping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) represented the main exporter of cucumbers and gherkins, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin supplying countries in Europe were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Greece ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, Belarus, Germany and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported in Europe stood at X tons, approximately reflecting 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. The UK (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Ukraine (X%), Poland (X%), Bulgaria (X%), the UK (X%), Austria (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belgium and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The UK (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Russia saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Germany, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. 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 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform