Serbia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Serbia

The Serbian cucumber and gherkin market soared to $X in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Serbia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Serbia dropped slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield remained 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 in Serbia dropped to X ha in 2023, approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Serbia

In 2023, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports declined modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Serbia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Montenegro (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Montenegro (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Serbia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild increase 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 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Serbia

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported into Serbia; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Albania (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to Serbia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Albania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Croatia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Albania stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Serbia were Albania ($X), Greece ($X) and Croatia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, cucumber and gherkin import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform