Benelux: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux cucumber and gherkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Benelux

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, accounting for 94% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 4.5% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in Benelux contracted to X ha, waning by -5.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -11.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports rose to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 20%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 9.2% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cucumbers and gherkins. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Benelux, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to +1.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.5%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the key importer of cucumbers and gherkins, creating 61% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 37% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +7.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform