Chile: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Chile

The Chilean cucumber and gherkin market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Chile

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Chile was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 0.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 Chile reached X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -23.2% to X kg. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 365% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 513%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Chile, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +40.7%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +51.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 62% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to +48.2% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Chile shrank sharply to X kg, falling by -74.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 666%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 521%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X kg) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Chile, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru stood at -31.9%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru amounted to -32.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -24.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Peru.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to -0.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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