MERCOSUR: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, the MERCOSUR cucumber and gherkin market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production fell significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Venezuela, Ecuador and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average cucumber and gherkin yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, 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.

In 2023, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in MERCOSUR; almost unchanged from 2022. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Cucumber and gherkin exports reached X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X tons) was the major exporter of cucumbers and gherkins, comprising X% of total exports. Ecuador (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Brazil, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported in MERCOSUR; waning by X% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reduced notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Paraguay dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Suriname (X kg) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Paraguay decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Suriname (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Suriname emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Paraguay (X p.p.), Ecuador (X p.p.) and Suriname (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, Paraguay ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Paraguay, cucumber and gherkin imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Suriname (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a prominent increase. 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 destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Suriname ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform