Czech Republic: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech cucumber and gherkin market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -11.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +3.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 57%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in the Czech Republic declined sharply to X tons per ha, which is down by -20.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 yield increased by +28.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 the Czech Republic; surging by 6.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 34% 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 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, cucumber and gherkin exports from the Czech Republic surged to X tons, increasing by 19% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +86.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +63.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-7.3% per year) and Poland (+21.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 95% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 27%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Slovakia (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Cucumber and gherkin imports into the Czech Republic declined to X tons in 2022, waning by -14% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Croatia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (+49.3% per year) and Germany (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to the Czech Republic, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (+59.9% per year) and Greece (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, cucumber and gherkin import price increased by +17.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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