Denmark: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Denmark

The Danish cucumber and gherkin market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Denmark

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Denmark was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, rising by 2.3% compared with the year before. In general, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 decreased by -2.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 36%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Denmark amounted to X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from Denmark fell to X tons, reducing by -12.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Faroe Islands (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Greenland (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Denmark, together comprising 85% of total exports. Norway, Germany, Finland, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Faroe Islands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Norway ($X) constituted the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Denmark worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Greenland, Germany, Spain, Finland and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +7.2%, 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

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.3% 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 +4.4% 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 +58.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 25%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Norway (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported into Denmark; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Denmark, with a combined 97% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, which accounted for a further 1.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Denmark, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+3.8% per year) and Germany (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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