Croatia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Croatia

After three years of growth, the Croatian cucumber and gherkin market decreased by -7.5% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Croatia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 146%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Croatia reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -8.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 111%. 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, the cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Croatia stood at X ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the eleventh year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by 16% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 264% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 253%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Croatia, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovenia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic stood at +69.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+77.2% per year) and Slovenia (+26.6% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Croatia, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic totaled +74.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+79.8% per year) and Slovenia (+29.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +14.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Romania (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported into Croatia; with an increase of 20% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Croatia, together comprising 61% of total imports. Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Germany, North Macedonia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +88.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Albania ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 53% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of +84.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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