Greece: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2022

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Greece

The Greek cucumber and gherkin market plummeted to $X in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Greece

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Greece contracted to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then fell 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Greece declined modestly to X ha in 2021, which is down by less than X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of less than X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumber and gherkin exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Romania (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), North Macedonia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Greece, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (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 suppliers to Greece were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Albania (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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