Peru: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian cucumber and gherkin market expanded to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Peru

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Peru rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, picking up by X% on 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Peru; with an increase of X% against 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2023, exports of cucumbers and gherkins from Peru rose sharply to X kg, increasing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X kg) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Peru, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2023, imports of cucumbers and gherkins into Peru skyrocketed to X kg, rising by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2022 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports soared to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2022 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X kg) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Peru, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2022 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to X%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Peru.

From 2022 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last one years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2022 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform