Scandinavia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2023, the Scandinavia cucumber and gherkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Scandinavia expanded notably to X tons per ha, increasing by X% against the year before. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area declined slightly to X ha in 2023, falling by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Finland increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Finland, cucumber and gherkin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported in Scandinavia; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports amounted to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Norway (X%).

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Norway (X%) and Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway and Finland saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform