Colombia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian cucumber and gherkin market shrank to $X in 2022, declining by -11.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Colombia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak 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 Colombia shrank modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by -4.3% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Colombia reduced slightly to X ha, declining by -4.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 harvested area increased by +80.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 60% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported from Colombia; with an increase of 4.4% against 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 296% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 623% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Colombia, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Curacao (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +75.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Curacao (+39.7% per year) and France (+24.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Colombia, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Curacao ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Aruba, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +72.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Curacao (+43.7% per year) and Aruba (+16.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, cucumber and gherkin export price increased by +5.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Aruba ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Aruba (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Colombia surged to X kg, growing by 31% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Costa Rica (X kg) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to Colombia, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Costa Rica exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Trinidad and Tobago (X kg), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X kg), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Costa Rica amounted to -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Trinidad and Tobago (+38.2% per year) and Brazil (+20.1% per year).

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X), Trinidad and Tobago ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Colombia, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

Trinidad and Tobago, with a CAGR of +71.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 42%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the price for the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Trinidad and Tobago (+24.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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