France: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in France

The French cucumber and gherkin market expanded to $X in 2022, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in France

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in France declined to X tons per ha, dropping by -14.7% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 42%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, 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 total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in France declined modestly to X ha, approximately equating 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, cucumber and gherkin exports from France soared to X tons, jumping by 16% on the year before. In general, exports saw modest growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +65.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from France, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland totaled +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.3% per year) and the UK (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from France, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland amounted to +6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-1.4% per year) and the UK (+3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Belgium (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into France

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 20%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to France, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-2.3% per year) and Belgium (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to France, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-0.5% per year) and Belgium (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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