Norway: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian cucumber and gherkin market fell slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -4.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Norway

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 116%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Norway shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 increased by +54.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted 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 Norway expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 4.9% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -93.1% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 517%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 251% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X kg) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Norway, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +27.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +35.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 335% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded prominent growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +6.1% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Norway contracted notably to X tons, which is down by -24.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to Norway, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.4% per year) and Germany (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Norway, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.2% per year) and Germany (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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