Luxembourg: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg cucumber and gherkin market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a remarkable increase. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Luxembourg declined dramatically to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -33.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Luxembourg; increasing by 50% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 100%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Luxembourg, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Luxembourg worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +26.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, growing by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 export price increased by +19.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 20%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Belgium (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 8.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Luxembourg, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+19.9% per year) and France (+17.4% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Luxembourg, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+23.8% per year) and France (+15.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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