Portugal: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Portugal

For the fourth consecutive year, the Portuguese cucumber and gherkin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption saw strong growth. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Portugal

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Portugal was estimated at X tons per ha in 2023, increasing by X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 in Portugal expanded to X ha in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with 2022. In general, the total harvested area indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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 harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2023, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from Portugal skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Portugal were Spain ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), more than tenfold.

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: Morocco (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($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: Germany (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion 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 import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform