Ireland: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Ireland

The Irish cucumber and gherkin market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 416% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a moderate expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Ireland

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Ireland reached X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 2.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 6.9% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 Ireland was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period 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 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 107%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Ireland, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +15.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-28.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-33.1% per year).

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +14.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-21.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-28.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 58%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Ireland totaled X tons, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 75%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Ireland, with a combined 95% share of total imports. The UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +49.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Ireland were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 95% of total imports. The UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.1%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +55.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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