Slovakia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak cucumber and gherkin market expanded notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Slovakia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Slovakia fell rapidly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then declined markedly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in Slovakia skyrocketed to X ha, rising by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained 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 from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Slovakia were Hungary ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Slovakia were Spain ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform