Latvia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Latvia

The Latvian cucumber and gherkin market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market 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 in certain years. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Latvia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Latvia totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin yield increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Latvia; leveling off at the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. 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 failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Latvia

In 2022, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Latvia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Estonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Estonia totaled X%.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Latvia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Estonia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up 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 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Latvia

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Latvia fell modestly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Latvia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, Greece, Germany, Turkey, Estonia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, 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, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Latvia were Poland ($X), Spain ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Finland, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Estonia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price 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%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform