Germany: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Germany

For the third year in a row, the German cucumber and gherkin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.4% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Germany

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Germany declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -2.5% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 15%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Germany dropped to X ha in 2022, which is down by -2.9% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 6.8%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported from Germany; increasing by 8.4% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Germany, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Poland, Sweden, Hungary, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +33.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Germany were Austria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, Estonia, Finland, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +34.1%, 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, declining by -8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 9.3%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -12.8% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by +49.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Germany, together accounting for 87% of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Turkey, Serbia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +202.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 92% of total imports. Greece, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Poland and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +188.7%, 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

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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