Norway: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian cucumber and gherkin market was estimated at $X in 2023, picking up 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Norway

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Norway rose markedly to X tons per ha in 2023, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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 yield decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Norway contracted to X ha, with a decrease of X% against 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Malta (X kg) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Norway, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, Germany, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, the UK and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, 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

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Norway

Cucumber and gherkin imports into Norway dropped to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% on 2022 figures. In general, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to Norway, 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), twofold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume 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).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform