Austria: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Austria

The Austrian cucumber and gherkin market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Austria

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Austria reduced to X tons per ha, which is down by -2.8% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Austria; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Austria, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+58.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+15.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Austria, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+52.0% per year) and Switzerland (+15.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin export price increased by +78.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 24%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Austria

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -9.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +17.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Austria, together comprising 67% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Albania (with a CAGR of +202.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Austria were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. Albania, the Netherlands, Serbia, Greece, Italy and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of +215.5%, saw 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

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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