Europe: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Europe

The Europe cucumber and gherkin market expanded slightly to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Europe

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Spain (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. The Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Belarus, France, Greece, Albania and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average cucumber and gherkin yield declined to X tons per ha in 2023, shrinking by X% compared with 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped slightly 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in Europe was estimated at X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported in Europe; picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded notably to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) dominates exports structure, together committing X% of total exports. Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Greece ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports stood at $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. The UK (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%), Belgium (X%) and France (X%). The Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Poland (X%), Hungary (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Ukraine (X%), Austria (X%), the UK (X%), Belgium (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. France and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Poland and the UK increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform