Netherlands: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Dutch cucumber and gherkin market, when its value increased by 102% to $X. Overall, consumption posted a slight expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in the Netherlands stood at X tons per ha, picking up by 4.9% on the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in the Netherlands; falling by -5.8% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then reduced in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -11.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from the Netherlands, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-0.4% per year) and Belgium (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from the Netherlands, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+1.4% per year) and Belgium (+9.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Denmark ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($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 Denmark (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of cucumbers and gherkins into the Netherlands rose remarkably to X tons, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to the Netherlands, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+5.2% per year) and Germany (+0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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