Scandinavia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia cucumber and gherkin market decreased by -2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in Scandinavia shrank slightly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly 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 contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 2.6%. The level of 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 in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported in Scandinavia soared to X tons, with an increase of 200% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 620%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Finland prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. Sweden (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of +93.5% from 2012 to 2022. Sweden (-19.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by +96 percentage points.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Finland amounted to +86.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 259% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+10.7%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

For the third year in a row, Scandinavia recorded decline in overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins, which decreased by -4.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 7.1% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 14%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the key importer of cucumbers and gherkins in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 74% of total imports in 2022. Norway (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by Finland (13%).

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins imports, with a CAGR of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022. Norway (-2.7%) and Finland (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden increased by +12 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Scandinavia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

In Sweden, cucumber and gherkin imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-2.1% per year) and Finland (-4.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform