Latvia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Latvia

The Latvian cucumber and gherkin market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Latvia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Latvia stood at X tons per ha, growing by 2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 -1.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Latvia was estimated at X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Latvia

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Latvia, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Estonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Estonia amounted to +6.8%.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Latvia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Estonia stood at +8.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+3.3%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Latvia

In 2022, imports of cucumbers and gherkins into Latvia declined slightly to X tons, shrinking by -4% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by +58.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Latvia, together accounting for 66% of total imports. Finland, Greece, Germany, Turkey, Estonia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +74.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Spain ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Latvia, together accounting for 66% of total imports. Finland, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Estonia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +86.1%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform