Hungary: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian cucumber and gherkin market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 Hungary

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production fell notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 49%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Hungary declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3.7% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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 Hungary stood at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Hungary

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -57.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Hungary, together comprising 65% of total exports. Lithuania, Poland, Austria, the Netherlands, Romania and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +65.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Hungary worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Lithuania, Austria, Poland, Romania, the Netherlands and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +66.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, increasing by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +71.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Romania ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($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 the Czech Republic (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -38.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Hungary, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+18.2% per year) and Germany (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Hungary, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+18.3% per year) and Germany (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by North Macedonia (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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