Eastern Europe: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European cucumber and gherkin market expanded slightly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% on the year before. 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 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 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year. 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 Eastern Europe; with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Romania (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Belarus (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main exporters of cucumbers and gherkins, together generating X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports. Russia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Cucumber and gherkin imports rose remarkably to X tons in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of cucumbers and gherkins, namely Poland, the Czech Republic and Russia, represented more than half of total import. Bulgaria (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Hungary (X%), Ukraine (X%), Romania (X%) and Slovakia (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced 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 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform