Lithuania: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian cucumber and gherkin market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable reduction. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Lithuania

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak 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 Lithuania reduced to X tons per ha, waning by -10.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 40%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 Lithuania was estimated at X ha in 2022, picking up by 3.4% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by 38% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 71%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Lithuania, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Latvia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+11.3% per year) and Spain (+0.0% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Lithuania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Estonia ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Latvia stood at +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+14.2% per year) and Spain (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Estonia ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per ton) and Spain ($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 Spain (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported into Lithuania; falling by -5.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 52%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Lithuania, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Turkey, the Netherlands, Estonia, Hungary and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +73.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Lithuania, together accounting for 67% of total imports. The Netherlands, Latvia, Estonia, Turkey and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +79.9%, 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

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Latvia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform