Israel: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Israel

The Israeli cucumber and gherkin market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Israel

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Israel rose notably to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 7.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 decreased by -8.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in Israel fell to X ha, waning by -7.6% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 18% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by 1.6% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 186%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 113%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Israel, together comprising 71% of total exports. Germany, Greece, Switzerland, Belgium and Palestine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Israel were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 67% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +5.6%, 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, waning by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Israel

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 105% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a temperate increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +69.0%).

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Israel were Turkey ($X) and Jordan ($X).

Turkey, with a CAGR of +71.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 80%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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