Italy: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Italy

The Italian cucumber and gherkin market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Italy

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 21%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Italy reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by -3.9% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield remained 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.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Italy rose to X ha in 2022, growing by 2.2% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2.4%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -10.2% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 55%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -45.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Italy, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Italy, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (-1.7% per year) and Croatia (+13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Serbia (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Italy

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 38% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Italy, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.9% per year) and Slovenia (+51.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Italy, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+9.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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