Scandinavia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia cucumber and gherkin market amounted to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons).

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

In 2023, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Scandinavia expanded notably to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area reduced modestly to X ha in 2023, waning by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 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 peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports contracted significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Finland increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Finland amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported in Scandinavia; leveling off at 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose significantly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Sweden (X tons) was the key importer of cucumbers and gherkins, comprising X% of total imports. Finland (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (X%).

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Norway (X%) and Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway and Finland saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Sweden, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform