Finland: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Finland

The Finnish cucumber and gherkin market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Finland

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 203% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Finland declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated strong growth 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 increased by +84.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Finland stood at X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2.2%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported from Finland; with an increase of 273% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 3,310% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,681% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Finland, together accounting for 87% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +2,322.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Finland were Poland ($X), Latvia ($X) and Estonia ($X), together accounting for 88% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +2,954.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 136%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Estonia ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+26.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2022, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 45% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Finland, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -1.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Finland, together comprising 98% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of -0.1%, recorded 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 60%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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