Bulgaria: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian cucumber and gherkin market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +13.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +9.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 41%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Bulgaria declined to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.5% against 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 145%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Bulgaria; increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -34.3% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Bulgaria, together accounting for 84% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Bulgaria were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X), together accounting for 89% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +31.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 24%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Czech Republic (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -12.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Bulgaria, with a combined 94% share of total imports. Germany, North Macedonia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +61.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Bulgaria, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +26.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (-2.4% per year) and Germany (+78.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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