MERCOSUR: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR cucumber and gherkin market totaled $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent 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 increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Venezuela, Ecuador and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Guyana (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 totaled X ha in 2023, standing approx. at 2022. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) were the main exporters of cucumbers and gherkins, together creating X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Ecuador ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Cucumber and gherkin imports reduced dramatically to X tons in 2023, falling by X% against the year before. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Venezuela represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Paraguay (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Suriname (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Suriname (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

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

In Venezuela, cucumber and gherkin imports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Suriname (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong 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 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform