France: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in France

The French cucumber and gherkin market rose slightly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in France

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in France shrank slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced 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 France dropped slightly to X ha, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from France

In 2023, cucumber and gherkin exports from France expanded markedly to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a notable increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible 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. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Switzerland ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into France

In 2023, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reached $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, stabilizing at 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 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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